There are 4 ways to get from Romford to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Romford to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 52m£35–80Line 370 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Romford Station to Bus Stationbus 370
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
3h 42m£10–24Line 370 bus, train
- Take the bus from Romford Station to Bus Stationbus 370
- Take the train from Rochester to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
3h 41m£17–35Drive 55.4 mi
- Drive from Romford to Canterburycar 55.4 mi
1h 6m£14–20
Romford to Canterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Romford to Canterbury is to line 370 bus and bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Romford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Romford station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Romford Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Romford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Romford and Canterbury is 74 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.
The best way to get from Romford to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Romford to Canterbury, including transfers.
Romford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Romford Station.
Romford to Canterbury train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
The best way to get from Romford to Canterbury is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 370 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Romford, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Romford to Canterbury West via Stratford, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romford Station to Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Romford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Romford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rochester to Canterbury East
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Romford Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Romford Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Romford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
Romford to Canterbury train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Romford to Canterbury is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Romford to Canterbury.
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