There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 7m£39–91Line 757 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 35m£18–30Drive 80.3 mi
- Drive from Watford to Canterburycar 80.3 mi
1h 47m£20–29Train via Gillingham
- Take the train from Elstree & Borehamwood to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 23m£39–49
Watford to Canterbury by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Canterbury is to line 757 bus and bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Bus Station via Black Boy PH and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Watford and Canterbury is 88 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Watford to Canterbury, including transfers.
Watford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Black Boy PH station.
Watford to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 757 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Bus Station via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Black Boy PH to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Green Line
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Watford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.
Watford to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Canterbury is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Watford to Canterbury.
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