There are 5 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 23m£78–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 460 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 57m£37–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from NatWest Bank to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 45m£59–129Drive 154.4 mi
- Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterburycar 154.4 mi
3h 23m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 14m£80–156
Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from McDonalds and arriving at Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon and arriving at Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Canterbury is 209 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 23m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury, including transfers.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stratford-upon-Avon station.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 23m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury West via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonalds to Bus Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 01217084960
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vintage Trains
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Vintage Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- 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 Charing Cross to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from NatWest Bank to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Canterbury.
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