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

The cheapest way to get from Surrey to Canterbury is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Surrey to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Surrey and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Surrey to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Clock Tower and arriving at Bus Station via Morden and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Surrey and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Surrey to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dorking Deepdene and arriving at Canterbury West via Redhill and Tonbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Surrey to Canterbury?

The distance between Surrey and Canterbury is 68 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Surrey to Canterbury without a car is to train via Royal Tunbridge Wells which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Surrey to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surrey to Canterbury bus from?

Surrey to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Surrey to Canterbury train from?

Surrey to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Redhill station.

Train or bus from Surrey to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Surrey to Canterbury is to train via Royal Tunbridge Wells which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £85 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Surrey to Canterbury bus arrive?

Surrey to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Surrey to Canterbury train arrive?

Surrey to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Tonbridge station.

Can I drive from Surrey to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Surrey to Canterbury is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Surrey to Canterbury.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Surrey to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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

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Train via Royal Tunbridge Wells
best
1. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain Redhill - Tonbridge
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 1m
£34–71
Drive 69.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Surrey to Canterburycar 69.5 mi
1h 17m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 29m
£18–84
Train
1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to London Victoriatrain Horsham - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
3h 6m
£42–88
Line 7 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
4h 44m
£17–32

Surrey to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 67.4 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Canterbury West via Redhill and Tonbridge in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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