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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Canterbury is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton 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 12m.

How far is it from Southampton to Canterbury?

The distance between Southampton and Canterbury is 152 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Southampton to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Canterbury bus from?

Southampton to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Canterbury train from?

Southampton to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Southampton to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Southampton to Canterbury bus arrive?

Southampton to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Southampton to Canterbury train arrive?

Southampton to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Canterbury is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Southampton to Canterbury.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Southampton to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 12m
£70–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 54m
£29–72
Drive 131.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Canterburycar 131.2 mi
2h 21m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 49m
£68–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 59m
£62–115

Southampton to Canterbury by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 5h 54m.

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