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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Canterbury East is to bus which costs £11 - £27 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Canterbury East is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Canterbury East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Eltham and Canterbury East?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Canterbury East. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Canterbury East via Gravesend and Faversham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Eltham to Canterbury East?

The distance between Eltham and Canterbury East is 59 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Canterbury East without a car is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs £11 - £27.

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

The bus from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue to Bus Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Eltham to Canterbury East bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue station.

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

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

Train or bus from Eltham to Canterbury East?

The best way to get from Eltham to Canterbury East is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs £11 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Eltham to Canterbury East bus arrive?

Eltham to Canterbury East bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Eltham to Canterbury East train arrive?

Eltham to Canterbury East train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gravesend station.

Can I drive from Eltham to Canterbury East?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Canterbury East is 51 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Eltham to Canterbury East.

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
1h 36m
£11–27
Train
1. Take the train from Eltham to Gravesendtrain London Victoria - Gravesend / ...
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Favershamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
2h 22m
£26–52
Drive 51 mi
1. Drive from Eltham to Canterbury Eastcar 51 mi
56 min
£13–18
Line 126 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Ringers Roadbus 126
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 28m

Eltham to Canterbury East by train

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Distance: 58.5 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

National Express operates a bus from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eltham to Canterbury East via Gravesend and Faversham in around 2h 22m.

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