There are 4 ways to get from Hillingdon to Canterbury by subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Hillingdon station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Metropolitan
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 34m£47–77Line 025 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 57m£14–24Drive 77.6 mi
- Drive from Hillingdon to Canterburycar 77.6 mi
1h 51m£20–28Line 427 bus, train
- Take the bus from Long Lane to Southall Stationbus 427
- Take the train from Southall to Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)train
4h 8m£45–81
Hillingdon to Canterbury by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hillingdon to Canterbury is to line 025 bus and bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Hillingdon to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Hillingdon to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Southfield Close and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Hillingdon station to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hillingdon station and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Hillingdon and Canterbury is 88 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.
The best way to get from Hillingdon to Canterbury without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 34m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Hillingdon to Canterbury, including transfers.
Hillingdon to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Hillingdon to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hillingdon station.
Hillingdon to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
What companies run services between Hillingdon, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a bus from Southfield Close to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 4h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Hillingdon station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- 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
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Southall to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
Bus from Long Lane to Southall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Hillingdon to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hillingdon to Canterbury is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Hillingdon to Canterbury.
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