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How to get fromFrance to Canterburyby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from France to Canterbury by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 34m
    £147–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 1700 / ...
    8h 39m
    £29–46

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    3h 54m
    £158–178

  4. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CDG - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 26m
    £125–395

  5. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    13h 43m
    £44–97

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    4h 46m
    £51–113

  7. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CDG - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 11m
    £105–315

  8. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 30m
    £96–226

France to Canterbury by subway and train

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between France and Canterbury, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Canterbury West via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pont Sully - Quai de Béthune to Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 8h 39m.

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