There are 3 ways to get from Norwich to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 14m£84–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norwich to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus Uk007
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 33m£23–101Drive 149.9 mi
- Drive from Norwich to Canterburycar 149.9 mi
2h 49m£38–55
Norwich to Canterbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Canterbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Norwich to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwich to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Bus Station via Stratford City Bus Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Norwich and Canterbury is 176 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Norwich to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Norwich to Canterbury, including transfers.
Norwich to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
The best way to get from Norwich to Canterbury is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £110 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Norwich, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Norwich to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to Bus Station via London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Norwich to London Stratford - Montfichet Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Norwich to London Stratford - Montfichet Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Norwich to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford - Montfichet Road station.
Norwich to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Canterbury is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Norwich to Canterbury.
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