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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Canterbury is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Somerset to Canterbury?

The distance between Somerset and Canterbury is 224 miles. The road distance is 202.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Somerset to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Canterbury bus from?

Somerset to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Canterbury train from?

Somerset to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Somerset to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Somerset to Canterbury bus arrive?

Somerset to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Canterbury train arrive?

Somerset to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Canterbury is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Somerset to Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2293+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Somerset to Canterbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 40m
£101–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 55m
£30–63
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 34m
£38–94
Drive 201.5 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Canterburycar 201.5 mi
3h 39m
£49–71
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 47m
£225–512
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 42m
£101–204
Bus, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 9m
£113–249

Somerset to Canterbury by bus and foot

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Distance: 222.9 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Canterbury West via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 34m.

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