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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Canterbury is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £140 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Canterbury is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 58m and costs £150 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Canterbury West via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Rouen to Canterbury?

The distance between Rouen and Canterbury is 441 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £200 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Rouen to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Canterbury train from?

Rouen to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

What is the time difference between Rouen and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Rouen. It is currently 3:40 PM in Rouen and 2:40 PM in Canterbury.

Where does the Rouen to Canterbury train arrive?

Rouen to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2197+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Rouen to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rouen to Canterbury by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 2m
£208–341
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Dieppetrain Ter
2. Take the ferry from Dieppe to Port of Newhavenferry
3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
11h 2m
£63–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 6m
£113–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rouen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 58m
£153–171
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rouen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 6m
£63–131

Rouen to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 438 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Rouen, France and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Canterbury West via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 2m.

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