There are 5 ways to get from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via London St Pancras International
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 45m£36–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Lewisham Stationbus N21
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2h 52m£13–65Drive 60.4 mi
- Drive from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterburycar 60.4 mi
1h 14m£15–21Train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 32m£37–77Train via Gillingham
- Take the train from London Blackfriars to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 47m£30–59
St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury is to bus which costs £12 - £65 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Cathedral and arriving at Bus Station via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from City Thameslink and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between St Paul's Cathedral and Canterbury is 72 miles. The road distance is 60.7 miles.
The best way to get from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury, including transfers.
St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from St Paul's Cathedral station.
St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £65 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between St Paul's Cathedral, England and Canterbury, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Paul's Cathedral to Bus Station via St Paul's Cathedral and Lewisham Station in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rainham (Kent) to Canterbury East
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Blackfriars to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury.
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