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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Canterbury is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Canterbury is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Cary Parade and arriving at Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Canterbury West via Newton Abbot, Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Torquay to Canterbury?

The distance between Torquay and Canterbury is 275 miles. The road distance is 251.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Torquay to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Canterbury bus from?

Torquay to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Sherborne Road station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Canterbury train from?

Torquay to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Torquay to Canterbury is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Torquay to Canterbury bus arrive?

Torquay to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Torquay to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Torquay to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Canterbury is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Torquay to Canterbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Torquay to Canterbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Torquay to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h 12m
£125–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
11h 8m
£48–122
Drive 250.4 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Canterburycar 250.4 mi
4h 17m
£63–90
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 48m
£267–553
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
8h 14m
£115–231
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 2m
£242–523
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
8h 29m
£150–333

Torquay to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 273.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Canterbury West via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Parade to Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 8m.

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