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

The cheapest way to get from Lewisham to Canterbury is to bus which costs £11 - £28 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewisham to Canterbury is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Lewisham and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lewisham Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lewisham and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Lewisham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Greenwich and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Lewisham to Canterbury?

The distance between Lewisham and Canterbury is 61 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewisham to Canterbury without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £11 - £28.

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

The bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lewisham to Canterbury bus from?

Lewisham to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lewisham Station.

Where do I catch the Lewisham to Canterbury train from?

Lewisham to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Greenwich station.

Train or bus from Lewisham to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Lewisham to Canterbury is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £11 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Lewisham to Canterbury bus arrive?

Lewisham to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lewisham to Canterbury train arrive?

Lewisham to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Lewisham to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewisham to Canterbury is 54 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Lewisham to Canterbury.

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

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Lewisham to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 261 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
1h 40m
£11–28
Train
1. Take the train from Greenwich to London St Pancras Intltrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 59m
£38–82
Drive 54.1 mi
1. Drive from Lewisham to Canterburycar 54.1 mi
59 min
£14–19
Line 261 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Belmont Hill to Bromley South Stationbus 261
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 34m
£28–57

Lewisham to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 60.6 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenwich to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 59m.

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