There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 39m£54–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 24m£25–50Drive 149.8 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Canterburycar 149.8 mi
2h 33m£38–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
- Take the train from Luton to Rainham (Kent)train
5h 38m£54–100
Rugby to Canterbury by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Canterbury is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Rugby and Canterbury is 154 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Rugby to Canterbury, including transfers.
Rugby to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Rugby to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Bus Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–65
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Rugby to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rugby to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Canterbury is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rugby to Canterbury.
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