There are 4 ways to get from West Hampstead to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 43m£37–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 34m£14–37Drive 65.5 mi
- Drive from West Hampstead to Canterburycar 65.5 mi
1h 33m£16–23Train via Gillingham
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
3h£32–65
West Hampstead to Canterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Hampstead to Canterbury is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from West Hampstead to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hampstead to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Finchley Road / O2 Centre and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from West Hampstead to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from West Hampstead Thameslink and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between West Hampstead and Canterbury is 74 miles. The road distance is 65.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Hampstead to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from West Hampstead to Canterbury, including transfers.
West Hampstead to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
West Hampstead to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from West Hampstead to Canterbury is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between West Hampstead, England and Canterbury, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rainham (Kent) to Canterbury East
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
West Hampstead to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
West Hampstead to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hampstead to Canterbury is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from West Hampstead to Canterbury.
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