There are 4 ways to get from Highgate to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via London St Pancras International
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 54m£37–67Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Camden Town Station / Bayham Street to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 1
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 9m£13–57Drive 65.3 mi
- Drive from Highgate to Canterburycar 65.3 mi
1h 28m£17–24Train
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 48m£38–68
Highgate to Canterbury by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Highgate to Canterbury is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Highgate to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Highgate to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Highgate School / Hampstead Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Camden Town Station / Bayham Street and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Highgate to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Highgate and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Highgate and Canterbury is 75 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.
The best way to get from Highgate to Canterbury without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 54m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Highgate to Canterbury, including transfers.
Highgate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Camden Town Station / Bayham Street.
Highgate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Highgate to Canterbury is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 54m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £60 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Highgate, Greater London, England and Canterbury, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highgate School / Hampstead Lane to Bus Station via Camden Town Station / Bayham Street and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Camden Town Station / Bayham Street to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–25
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–25
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Highgate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Highgate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highgate to Canterbury is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Highgate to Canterbury.
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