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

The cheapest way to get from Walmer to Canterbury is to line 12 bus which costs £3 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Walmer to Canterbury is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Walmer and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salisbury Road and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Walmer and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Walmer to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Walmer and arriving at Canterbury East via Dover Priory. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Walmer to Canterbury?

The distance between Walmer and Canterbury is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walmer to Canterbury without a car is to line 12 bus which takes 42 min and costs £3.

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

The line 12 bus from Salisbury Road to Bus Station takes 42 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Walmer to Canterbury bus from?

Walmer to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Salisbury Road station.

Where do I catch the Walmer to Canterbury train from?

Walmer to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Walmer station.

Train or bus from Walmer to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Walmer to Canterbury is to line 12 bus which takes 42 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Walmer to Canterbury bus arrive?

Walmer to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Walmer to Canterbury train arrive?

Walmer to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Walmer to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Walmer to Canterbury is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Walmer to Canterbury.

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

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Walmer to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, taxi, and car

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Line 12 bus
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1. Take the bus from Salisbury Road to Bus Stationbus 12
42 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Walmer to Dover Priorytrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to Canterbury Easttrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
1h 10m
£12–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Walmer to Canterburytaxi 17.2 mi
27 min
£75–95
Drive 17.2 mi
1. Drive from Walmer to Canterburycar 17.2 mi
27 min
£5–7

Walmer to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Salisbury Road to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Walmer to Canterbury East via Dover Priory in around 1h 10m.

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