There are 2 ways to get from Rayleigh to Canterbury by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 13m£45–84Drive 64.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rayleigh to Canterburycar 64.8 mi
1h 9m£17–24
Rayleigh to Canterbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Canterbury is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Rayleigh and Canterbury is 94 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Rayleigh to Canterbury, including transfers.
Rayleigh to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Canterbury is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Rayleigh to Canterbury.
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What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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
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