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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Canterbury is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Ilford / Chapel Road and arriving at Bus Station via Woolwich Dockyard and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Ilford to Canterbury?

The distance between Ilford and Canterbury is 69 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Ilford to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Canterbury bus from?

Ilford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ilford / Chapel Road station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Canterbury train from?

Ilford to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.

Train or bus from Ilford to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Ilford to Canterbury is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 380 bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Ilford to Canterbury bus arrive?

Ilford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at North Woolwich Free Ferry station.

Where does the Ilford to Canterbury train arrive?

Ilford to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from Ilford to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Canterbury is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ilford to Canterbury.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ilford to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 41m
£33–73
Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilford to Canterburycar 57.7 mi
1h 6m
£14–21
Bus, line 380 bus
1. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus Sl2
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Dockyard to Lewisham Stationbus 380
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 35m
£15–33

Ilford to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 68.3 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Bus Station via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Woolwich Dockyard, and Lewisham Station in around 3h 35m.

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