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How to get fromManchester to Canterburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 / ...
    3h 52m
    £102–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    7h 44m
    £35–72

  3. Drive 249.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Canterburycar car 249.5 mi
    4h 48m
    £61–88

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    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
    4h 47m
    £110–382

  5. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    8h 14m
    £36–73

  6. 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
    6h 24m
    £226–430

  7. 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 Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 33m
    £141–336

  8. 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
    6h 49m
    £86–279

  9. 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
    7h 13m
    £97–315

Manchester to Canterbury by train and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 7h 44m.

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