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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Canterbury is to line 75 bus and bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Povey Cross Road East and arriving at Bus Station via Redhill Bus Station, Fairfield Halls and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick 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 19m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Canterbury?

The distance between Gatwick and Canterbury is 100 miles. The road distance is 67.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Gatwick to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Canterbury bus from?

Gatwick to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Fairfield Halls station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Gatwick to Canterbury bus arrive?

Gatwick to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Station.

Where does the Gatwick to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Canterbury is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Gatwick to Canterbury.

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

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Gatwick to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 75 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick 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 19m
£51–85
Line 75 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Stationbus 75
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 6m
£15–24
Drive 67 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Canterburycar 67 mi
1h 8m
£17–24
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain
3. Take the train from Tonbridge to Canterbury Westtrain
3h 19m
£33–58
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Way to Railway Stationbus 291
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
6h 28m

Gatwick to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 99.3 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Bus Station via Redhill Bus Station, Park Street, Fairfield Halls, and Lewisham Station in around 5h 6m.

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