What is the cheapest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham (Kent) and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham (Kent) station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham (Kent) and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Canterbury East. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury?

The distance between Gillingham (Kent) and Canterbury is 26 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £13 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury?

The train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury East takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury bus from?

Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury train from?

Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury is to train which takes 38 min and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury bus arrive?

Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury train arrive?

Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury East station.

Can I drive from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury is 29 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury?

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Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
38 min
£13–27
Drive 28.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterburycar 28.4 mi
32 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X3
1h 49m
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterburytaxi 28.4 mi
32 min
£120–150

Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 25.8 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Gillingham (Kent), England and Canterbury, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury East hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Railway Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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