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

The cheapest way to get from Sandgate to Canterbury is to line 16 bus which costs £3 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandgate to Canterbury is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £80 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Sandgate and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Folkestone Central station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Sandgate and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Sandgate to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Canterbury West via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Sandgate to Canterbury?

The distance between Sandgate and Canterbury is 18 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sandgate to Canterbury without a car is to line 16 bus which takes 48 min and costs £3.

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

The line 16 bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Station takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sandgate to Canterbury bus from?

Sandgate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Where do I catch the Sandgate to Canterbury train from?

Sandgate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.

Train or bus from Sandgate to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Sandgate to Canterbury is to line 16 bus which takes 48 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Sandgate to Canterbury bus arrive?

Sandgate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Sandgate to Canterbury train arrive?

Sandgate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Sandgate to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandgate to Canterbury is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Sandgate to Canterbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Sandgate to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sandgate to Canterbury by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 16 bus
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1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
48 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Ashford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
52 min
£14–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sandgate to Canterburytaxi 17.9 mi
24 min
£80–100
Drive 17.9 mi
1. Drive from Sandgate to Canterburycar 17.9 mi
24 min
£5–7

Sandgate to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 17.5 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone West to Canterbury West via Ashford International in around 52 min.

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