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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Canterbury is to fly and train which costs £110 - £400 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Canterbury is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs £120 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 21m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Canterbury?

The distance between Helsinki and Canterbury is 1258 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Canterbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 8m and costs £410 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Helsinki to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Canterbury bus from?

Helsinki to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Canterbury bus arrive?

Helsinki to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 2h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:49 PM in Helsinki and 10:49 AM in Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Helsinki to Canterbury - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Helsinki to Canterbury by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Helsinki Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HEL - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 50m
£125–336
Fly Helsinki Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HEL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 56m
£81–358
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 14
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
39h 8m
£412–709
Bus, train via Ełk
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
44h 20m
£389–688
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Gothenburgcar
2. Take the carferry from Gothenburg to Port of Frederikshavncarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Frederikshavn to Calaiscar
4. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
41h 43m
£568–956
Fly Helsinki Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane HEL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 51m
£224–717
Fly Helsinki Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane HEL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 2m
£114–396
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane TLL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
10h 10m
£137–390
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane TLL - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
9h 29m
£123–397
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane TLL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
10h 4m
£134–392
Bus, train via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
42h 22m
£355–634
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Doverbus N1328
44h 21m
£194–297
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
2d
£293–568
Drive, car ferry, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the carferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Calais-Fréthuncar
4. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
42h 18m
£668–936

Helsinki to Canterbury by bus and train

4Weekly Services

39h 8mAverage Duration

£412Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Canterbury.

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Distance: 1,250.6 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Canterbury, England?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 44h 21m.

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