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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Canterbury is to bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Canterbury is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 36m and costs £140 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Bus Station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Ghent to Canterbury?

The distance between Ghent and Canterbury is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Canterbury without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £28 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Ghent to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Canterbury bus from?

Ghent to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Ghent to Canterbury bus arrive?

Ghent to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Ghent and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 5:54 PM in Ghent and 4:54 PM in Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2293+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Ghent to Canterbury - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Ghent to Canterbury by bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Doverbus N824
6h 40m
£28–40
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ghent to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 36m
£141–153
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ghent to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 28m
£32–86

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Distance: 142.9 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Canterbury, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Dover once a week. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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