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How to get fromGravesend to Canterbury Eastby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Gravesend to Canterbury East by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Gravesend to Favershamtrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    2. Take the train from Faversham to Canterbury Easttrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    1h 27m
    £18–36

  2. Drive 38.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gravesend to Canterbury Eastcar car 38.3 mi
    42 min
    £10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gravesend to Sittingbournetrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Canterbury East stationbus bus X3
    2h 14m
    £13–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gravesend to Canterbury Easttaxi taxi 38.3 mi
    42 min
    £160–200

  5. Train via Gillingham (Kent)

    1. Take the train from Gravesend to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    1h 33m
    £18–36

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Garrick Street to Bus Stationbus bus B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    2h 39m
    £11–24

Gravesend to Canterbury East by train

Calendar167Weekly Trains
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Gravesend, England and Canterbury East, England?

You can take a train from Gravesend to Canterbury East via Faversham in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garrick Street to Canterbury East via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 39m.

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