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

The cheapest way to get from Kew to Canterbury is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kew to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Kew and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Kew to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from The Musical Museum and arriving at Bus Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Kew and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Kew to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Kew Gardens and arriving at Canterbury West via West Hampstead Thameslink and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Kew to Canterbury?

The distance between Kew and Canterbury is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kew to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Kew to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kew to Canterbury bus from?

Kew to Canterbury bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from The Musical Museum station.

Where do I catch the Kew to Canterbury train from?

Kew to Canterbury train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kew Gardens station.

Train or bus from Kew to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Kew to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Kew to Canterbury bus arrive?

Kew to Canterbury bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Kew to Canterbury train arrive?

Kew to Canterbury train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at West Hampstead station.

Can I drive from Kew to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Kew to Canterbury is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Kew to Canterbury.

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

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Kew to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Kew to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kew Gardens to West Hampsteadtrain Richmond NLL - Stratford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 11m
£42–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Musical Museum to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 44m
£15–43
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Kew to Canterburycar 68.7 mi
1h 37m
£17–25
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Kew Gardens station to Victoria stationsubway District
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 34m
£38–90

Kew to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 80.7 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Kew Gardens to Canterbury West via West Hampstead, West Hampstead Thameslink, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Musical Museum to Bus Station via Aldwych / Drury Lane and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 3h 44m.

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