What is the cheapest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Home Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Canterbury East via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Dartford to Canterbury?

The distance between Dartford and Canterbury is 58 miles. The road distance is 44 miles.

How do I travel from Dartford to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Dartford to Canterbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dartford to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Dartford to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Canterbury bus from?

Dartford to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Canterbury train from?

Dartford to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.

Train or bus from Dartford to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Dartford to Canterbury is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £9 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Dartford to Canterbury bus arrive?

Dartford to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dartford to Canterbury train arrive?

Dartford to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Canterbury is 44 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Dartford to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Dartford to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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There are 5 ways to get from Dartford to Canterbury by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Ebbsfleet International stationbus B / ...
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
2h 18m
£10–24
Drive 43.7 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Canterburycar 43.7 mi
47 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dartford to Canterburytaxi 43.7 mi
47 min
£190–230
Train
1. Take the train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
1h 50m
£22–43

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Distance: 57.4 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Canterbury, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dartford to Canterbury East via Gillingham (Kent) in around 1h 50m.

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