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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Canterbury is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Canterbury is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £120 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Durham to Canterbury?

The distance between Durham and Canterbury is 325 miles. The road distance is 315 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Durham to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Canterbury train from?

Durham to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Canterbury train arrive?

Durham to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Canterbury is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Durham to Canterbury.

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

Book your Durham to Canterbury train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2197+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Durham to Canterbury - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Canterbury by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 24m
£120–182
Drive 313.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Canterburycar 313.2 mi
5h 12m
£79–114
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 15m
£101–346
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 41m
£156–250
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 34m
£165–445
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 47m
£132–312
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 1m
£120–292
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 12m
£148–307
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 22m
£120–259

Durham to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 323.6 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m.

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