What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury is to line 7 bus and bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from East Croydon Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury is 100 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Canterbury bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Canterbury bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from East Croydon Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train from?

Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Canterbury bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Canterbury bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Canterbury is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 17m
£50–104
Line 7 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
5h 51m
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N68
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 16m
£22–48
Drive 69.1 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Canterburycar 69.1 mi
1h 11m
£17–24
Train via London
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 39m
£44–95

Gatwick Airport to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 99.3 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bus Station via East Croydon, East Croydon Rail Station, Elephant & Castle Station, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 16m.

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