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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Canterbury is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Bus Station via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Vauxhall Bus Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dorking Deepdene and arriving at Canterbury West via Redhill and Tonbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Dorking to Canterbury?

The distance between Dorking and Canterbury is 68 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Canterbury without a car is to train via Royal Tunbridge Wells which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Dorking to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Canterbury bus from?

Dorking to Canterbury bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from West Street station.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Canterbury train from?

Dorking to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Redhill station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Dorking to Canterbury is to train via Royal Tunbridge Wells which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 465 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £120 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Dorking to Canterbury bus arrive?

Dorking to Canterbury bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Where does the Dorking to Canterbury train arrive?

Dorking to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Tonbridge station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Canterbury is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Dorking to Canterbury.

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

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Train via Royal Tunbridge Wells
best
1. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain Redhill - Tonbridge
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 57m
£34–72
Line 465 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 27m
£16–115
Drive 68.3 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Canterburycar 68.3 mi
1h 15m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Dorking to London Victoriatrain Horsham - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
3h 9m
£42–89
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 291
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
6h 38m

Dorking to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 67.4 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Canterbury West via Redhill and Tonbridge in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street to Bus Station via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Vauxhall Bus Station, Elephant & Castle Station, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 5h 27m.

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