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

The cheapest way to get from Sussex to Canterbury is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sussex to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Sussex and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Sussex station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via War Memorial and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Sussex and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Sussex to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Sussex to Canterbury?

The distance between Sussex and Canterbury is 119 miles. The road distance is 59.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sussex to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Sussex to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Canterbury bus from?

Sussex to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Canterbury train from?

Sussex to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.

Train or bus from Sussex to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Sussex to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Sussex to Canterbury bus arrive?

Sussex to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the Sussex to Canterbury train arrive?

Sussex to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Sussex to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Sussex to Canterbury is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sussex to Canterbury.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Sussex to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sussex to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 47m
£75–137
Drive 59.4 mi
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1. Drive from Sussex to Canterburycar 59.4 mi
1h 32m
£15–21
Line 7 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
4h 52m
£26–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bluebell station to School Hill Bottombus 121
2. Take the train from Lewes to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
3. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain
3h 43m
£39–79

Sussex to Canterbury by foot, bus, and train

20Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sussex to Canterbury West via Haywards Heath and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sussex to Bus Station via Bus Station, War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 4h 52m.

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