There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 50m£101–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 28m£39–95Drive 173.6 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Canterburycar 173.6 mi
3h 4m£43–62Train via Poole
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 49m£85–196Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 31m£94–201
Dorset to Canterbury by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Station via South Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Dorset and Canterbury is 209 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Dorset to Canterbury, including transfers.
Dorset to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Canterbury is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Canterbury West via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Station via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Dorset to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dorset to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Canterbury is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Dorset to Canterbury.
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