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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Canterbury is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Leicester to Canterbury?

The distance between Leicester and Canterbury is 169 miles. The road distance is 167.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Leicester to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Canterbury bus from?

Leicester to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Canterbury train from?

Leicester to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Leicester to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Canterbury bus arrive?

Leicester to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Leicester to Canterbury train arrive?

Leicester to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Canterbury is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Leicester to Canterbury.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 40m
£80–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 30m
£28–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Asda to London Victoriabus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
5h 39m
£42–74
Drive 166.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Canterburycar 166.4 mi
2h 48m
£42–60

Leicester to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 168.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 30m.

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