There are 5 ways to get from Farnborough to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 32m£49–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 16m£12–23Drive 91.6 mi
- Drive from Farnborough to Canterburycar 91.6 mi
1h 41m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 3m£47–90Train, line 7 bus, bus
- Take the train from Farnborough North to Redhilltrain
- Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
- Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
5h 36m£26–44
Farnborough to Canterbury by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Canterbury is to bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Frimley station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Farnborough (Main) and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Farnborough and Canterbury is 106 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.
The best way to get from Farnborough to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 32m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Farnborough to Canterbury, including transfers.
Farnborough to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Farnborough to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnborough (Main) station.
The best way to get from Farnborough to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 2h 32m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Farnborough, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Farnborough (Main) to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frimley station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Farnborough North to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Chequers Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from King Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
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Booking & Getting There
Farnborough to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Farnborough to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Canterbury is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Farnborough to Canterbury.
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