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How to get fromSt Helens to Canterburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from St Helens to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 27m
    £103–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk021
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    9h 29m
    £34–56

  3. Drive  263.8 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Canterburycar car 263.8 mi
    4h 29m
    £66–95

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 13m
    £113–341

  5. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    5h 5m
    £103–182

  6. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Warrington Central to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 17m
    £137–218

  7. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 26m
    £112–226

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 9m
    £242–392

  9. Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 50m
    £463–623

  10. Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 10m
    £83–202

St Helens to Canterbury by train and foot

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Canterbury West via Wigan North Western, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Bus Station via Warrington Interchange and London Victoria in around 9h 29m.

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