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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Canterburyby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canterbury by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    3h 10m
    £102–344

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    9h 39m
    £40–80

  3. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 19m
    £104–187

  4. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 400 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    8h 10m
    £50–126

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Canterburyrideshare rideshare 243.5 mi
    4h 33m

  6. Drive 243.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canterburycar car 243.5 mi
    4h 33m
    £59–85

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 6m
    £234–398

  8. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    4h 17m
    £137–302

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 31m
    £87–230

  10. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 56m
    £91–305

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 35m
    £97–183

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canterbury by train and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Canterbury West via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 10m.

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