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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Canterbury is to bus and line 025 bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Quarry Hill Parade and arriving at Bus Station via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Guildford to Canterbury?

The distance between Guildford and Canterbury is 103 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Guildford to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Canterbury bus from?

Guildford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Quarry Hill Parade station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Canterbury train from?

Guildford to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Guildford to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Guildford to Canterbury bus arrive?

Guildford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the Guildford to Canterbury train arrive?

Guildford to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Canterbury is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Guildford to Canterbury.

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

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Guildford to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h
£48–102
Bus, line 025 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 30m
£18–45
Line 7 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
5h 11m
£23–43
Drive 82.5 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Canterburycar 82.5 mi
1h 23m
£21–29
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 37m
£47–97

Guildford to Canterbury by train and bus

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Distance: 102.4 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guildford to Bus Station via Redhill, Tonbridge, Quarry Hill Parade, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 11m.

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