What is the cheapest way to get from East Malling to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from East Malling to Canterbury is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Malling to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from East Malling to Canterbury is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between East Malling and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from East Malling to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Edward Walk and arriving at Bus Station via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between East Malling and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Malling and arriving at Canterbury West. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from East Malling to Canterbury?

The distance between East Malling and Canterbury is 38 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Malling to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from East Malling to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £19 - £40.

How long does it take to get from East Malling to Canterbury?

The train from East Malling to Canterbury West takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the East Malling to Canterbury bus from?

East Malling to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Edward Walk station.

Where do I catch the East Malling to Canterbury train from?

East Malling to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from East Malling station.

Train or bus from East Malling to Canterbury?

The best way to get from East Malling to Canterbury is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the East Malling to Canterbury bus arrive?

East Malling to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the East Malling to Canterbury train arrive?

East Malling to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from East Malling to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between East Malling to Canterbury is 33 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from East Malling to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from East Malling to Canterbury?

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There are 5 ways to get from East Malling to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Malling to Canterbury Westtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
1h 8m
£19–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edward Walk to Chequers Bus Stationbus 72
2. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
2h 45m
£5–6
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from East Malling to Canterburycar 32.6 mi
37 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Malling to Canterburytaxi 32.6 mi
37 min
£140–180
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from East Malling to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 12m
£19–39

East Malling to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 37.4 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between East Malling, England and Canterbury, England?

Southeastern operates a train from East Malling to Canterbury West once daily. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edward Walk to Bus Station via Chequers Bus Station and King Street in around 2h 45m.

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