There are 4 ways to get from Shenfield to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shenfield to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 49m£39–87Bus, line 370 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shenfield station to Romford Stationbus D
- Take the bus from Romford Station to Bus Stationbus 370
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
4h 21m£10–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shenfield station to Romford Stationbus D
- Take the bus from Romford Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus C
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
3h 30m£34–67Drive 58.3 mi
- Drive from Shenfield to Canterburycar 58.3 mi
1h 4m£15–21
Shenfield to Canterbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenfield to Canterbury is to bus and line 370 bus which costs £10 - £21 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Shenfield to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Shenfield station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Shenfield station and arriving at Bus Station via Romford Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Shenfield to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Shenfield and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Shenfield and Canterbury is 81 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.
The best way to get from Shenfield to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Shenfield to Canterbury, including transfers.
Shenfield to Canterbury bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, depart from Shenfield station.
Shenfield to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Shenfield station.
The best way to get from Shenfield to Canterbury is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 370 bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Shenfield, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Shenfield to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shenfield station to Bus Station via Romford Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Shenfield to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Shenfield to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 01766 800 871
- Website
- Replacement Bus Service
Bus from Shenfield station to Romford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Replacement Bus Service
- Off- Peak Fare
- £2–4
- Peak Fare
- £3–5
Bus from Shenfield station to Romford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Replacement Bus Service
- Off- Peak Fare
- £2–4
- Peak Fare
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
Bus from Romford Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Romford Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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Shenfield to Canterbury bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, arrive at Romford Station.
Shenfield to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenfield to Canterbury is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Shenfield to Canterbury.
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