What is the cheapest way to get from West Malling to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from West Malling to Canterbury is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Malling to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from West Malling to Canterbury is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between West Malling and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from West Malling to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Town Hill and arriving at Bus Station via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between West Malling and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Malling and arriving at Canterbury West. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from West Malling to Canterbury?

The distance between West Malling and Canterbury is 39 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.

How do I travel from West Malling to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from West Malling to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from West Malling to Canterbury?

The train from West Malling to Canterbury West takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the West Malling to Canterbury bus from?

West Malling to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Town Hill station.

Where do I catch the West Malling to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from West Malling to Canterbury?

The best way to get from West Malling to Canterbury is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the West Malling to Canterbury bus arrive?

West Malling to Canterbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the West Malling to Canterbury train arrive?

West Malling to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from West Malling to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between West Malling to Canterbury is 33 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from West Malling to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from West Malling to Canterbury?

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There are 5 ways to get from West Malling to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from West Malling to Canterbury Westtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
1h 10m
£20–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hill to Chequers Bus Stationbus 72 / ...
2. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
2h 52m
£5–6
Drive 33.3 mi
1. Drive from West Malling to Canterburycar 33.3 mi
38 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Malling to Canterburytaxi 33.3 mi
38 min
£140–180
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from West Malling to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 15m
£20–40

West Malling to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between West Malling, England and Canterbury, England?

Southeastern operates a train from West Malling to Canterbury West once daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hill to Bus Station via Chequers Bus Station and King Street in around 2h 52m.

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