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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Canterbury is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Canterbury is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Canterbury?

The distance between Derby and Canterbury is 199 miles. The road distance is 192.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Derby to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Canterbury bus from?

Derby to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Canterbury train from?

Derby to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Derby to Canterbury is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Derby to Canterbury bus arrive?

Derby to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Derby to Canterbury train arrive?

Derby to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Canterbury is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Derby to Canterbury.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Derby to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 12m
£101–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 20m
£29–63
Drive 191.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Canterburycar 191.5 mi
3h 13m
£47–68
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Tamworth to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 42m
£83–188

Derby to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 197.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 7h 20m.

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