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

The cheapest way to get from Dawlish to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dawlish to Canterbury is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dawlish and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Dawlish to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Lanherne and arriving at Bus Station via Bampfylde Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Dawlish and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dawlish and arriving at Canterbury West via Exeter St Davids, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Dawlish to Canterbury?

The distance between Dawlish and Canterbury is 259 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dawlish to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 54m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Dawlish to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Canterbury bus from?

Dawlish to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Canterbury train from?

Dawlish to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Dawlish to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Dawlish to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 4h 54m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Dawlish to Canterbury bus arrive?

Dawlish to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dawlish to Canterbury train arrive?

Dawlish to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Dawlish to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Dawlish to Canterbury is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Dawlish to Canterbury.

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

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Dawlish to Canterbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dawlish to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 54m
£117–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
10h 3m
£39–78
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 33m
£46–118
Drive 239 mi
1. Drive from Dawlish to Canterburycar 239 mi
4h 12m
£58–84
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 18m
£259–531
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
7h 7m
£110–240
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 33m
£214–492
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 45m
£142–288

Dawlish to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Dawlish to Canterbury West via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanherne to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 33m.

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