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How to get fromWales to Canterburyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 45m
    £98–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    7h 15m
    £28–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    6h 9m
    £48–81

  4. Drive  212.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Canterburycar car 212.2 mi
    3h 40m
    £53–77

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 40m
    £98–174

Wales to Canterbury by train and subway

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Wales and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 7h 15m.

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