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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Canterbury is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Canterbury?

The distance between Reading and Canterbury is 109 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Reading to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Canterbury bus from?

Reading to Canterbury bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Reading to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 2h 29m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 035 bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Reading to Canterbury bus arrive?

Reading to Canterbury bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Canterbury is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Reading to Canterbury.

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

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Reading to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 035 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 29m
£53–134
Drive 104.1 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Canterburycar 104.1 mi
1h 48m
£26–37
Bus, line 035 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 43m
£41–75
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 23m
£53–135
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 11m
£58–119

Reading to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 5h 43m.

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