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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Canterbury is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Stroud to Canterbury?

The distance between Stroud and Canterbury is 175 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Stroud to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Canterbury bus from?

Stroud to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Merrywalks station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Canterbury train from?

Stroud to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Stroud to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Stroud to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stroud to Canterbury train arrive?

Stroud to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Stroud to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Canterbury is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Stroud to Canterbury.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 14m
£83–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 5m
£33–84
Drive 170.4 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Canterburycar 170.4 mi
2h 57m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 7m
£83–171
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)train
5h 25m
£87–175

Stroud to Canterbury by train and subway

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 5m.

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