There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 32m£67–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 6m£29–73Drive 126.4 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterburycar 126.4 mi
2h 8m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 10m£66–138Train, bus, line 7 bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain
- Take the bus from Station Way to Railway Stationbus 291
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
- Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
7h 24m
Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Canterbury is 148 miles. The road distance is 127.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury, including transfers.
Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury West via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Bus Station via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Station Way to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Metrobus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from King Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury.
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