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How to get fromRouen to Canterburyby train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 4m
    £186–331

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rouen to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    4h 6m
    £59–124

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    8h 42m
    £104–173

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Le Havretrain train Ter
    2. Take the ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    19h 47m
    £76–102

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rouen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2h 58m
    £149–164

Rouen to Canterbury by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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 4m.

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