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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Canterbury is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Bus Station via Marks and Spencer and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Portland to Canterbury?

The distance between Portland and Canterbury is 221 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 43m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Portland to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Canterbury bus from?

Portland to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marks and Spencer station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Canterbury train from?

Portland to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Portland to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Portland to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 5h 43m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Portland to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portland to Canterbury train arrive?

Portland to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portland to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Canterbury is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Portland to Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2291+ hotels available in Canterbury.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 43m
£95–215
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 42m
£40–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 59m
£41–100
Drive 191.6 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Canterburycar 191.6 mi
3h 27m
£47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 23m
£94–207

Portland to Canterbury by bus, foot, and train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.4 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a bus from Mereside to Canterbury West via Kings Statue, Weymouth, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 59m.

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