There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Port to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 41m£68–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 32m£30–78Drive 131.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton Port to Canterburycar 131.2 mi
2h 23m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 19m£67–148Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 30m£62–122
Southampton Port to Canterbury by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Canterbury is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Southampton Port and Canterbury is 154 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Southampton Port to Canterbury, including transfers.
Southampton Port to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton Port to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Southampton Port, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Canterbury West via Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Bus Station via Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Eastbourne to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Brighton Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton Port to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton Port to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Port to Canterbury is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Southampton Port to Canterbury.
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