What is the cheapest way to get from New Cross to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from New Cross to Canterbury is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Cross to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from New Cross to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between New Cross and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Cross Gate Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between New Cross and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from New Cross to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from New Cross Gate and arriving at Canterbury West via London Bridge and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from New Cross to Canterbury?

The distance between New Cross and Canterbury is 63 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

How do I travel from New Cross to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from New Cross to Canterbury without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £9 - £17.

How long does it take to get from New Cross to Canterbury?

The bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bus Station takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Canterbury bus from?

New Cross to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from New Cross Gate Station.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Canterbury train from?

New Cross to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from New Cross to Canterbury?

The best way to get from New Cross to Canterbury is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £9 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the New Cross to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the New Cross to Canterbury train arrive?

New Cross to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from New Cross to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between New Cross to Canterbury is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from New Cross to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from New Cross to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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New Cross to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
1h 50m
£9–17
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 3m
£38–69
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from New Cross to Canterburycar 55.9 mi
1h 2m
£14–21
Line 343 bus, train
1. Take the bus from New Cross / Jerningham Road to London Bridge Stationbus 343
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 15m
£37–106

New Cross to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 62.2 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between New Cross, Greater London, England and Canterbury, England?

National Express operates a bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 55 min.

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