What is the cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Plymouth to Canterbury?

The distance between Plymouth and Canterbury is 298 miles. The road distance is 274 miles.

How do I travel from Plymouth to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h and costs £130 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Plymouth to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Canterbury bus from?

Plymouth to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Canterbury train from?

Plymouth to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 5h and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Plymouth to Canterbury bus arrive?

Plymouth to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Plymouth to Canterbury train arrive?

Plymouth to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Canterbury is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Plymouth to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Plymouth to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Plymouth to Canterbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h
£138–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 20m
£41–81
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 54m
£55–135
Drive 272.5 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Canterburycar 272.5 mi
4h 39m
£66–95
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 50m
£277–554
Train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 59m
£138–274
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 3m
£222–525
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 16m
£160–321

Plymouth to Canterbury by train and subway

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Distance: 296.8 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 54m.

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