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How to get fromMelbourne to Canterburyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Canterbury by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    27h 6m
    £422–973

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    27h 33m
    £425–863

  3. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    27h 22m
    £551–1,397

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    28h 16m
    £577–1,070

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MEL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    28h 37m
    £947–1,683

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    30h 26m
    £541–1,038

  7. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MEL - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    31h 7m
    £663–1,711

  8. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane MEL - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    31h 26m
    £648–1,879

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration23h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£387Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,606.5 mi
  • Duration: 27h 6m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Canterbury, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Canterbury. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Canterbury West. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Canterbury West.

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