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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Canterbury is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Westgate and arriving at Bus Station via St Catherines P&R and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Canterbury West via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Winchester to Canterbury?

The distance between Winchester and Canterbury is 140 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 54m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Winchester to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Canterbury bus from?

Winchester to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Canterbury train from?

Winchester to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.

Train or bus from Winchester to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Winchester to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 2h 54m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Winchester to Canterbury bus arrive?

Winchester to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Winchester to Canterbury train arrive?

Winchester to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Winchester to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Canterbury is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Winchester to Canterbury.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 54m
£65–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 29m
£28–73
Drive 119.6 mi
1. Drive from Winchester to Canterburycar 119.6 mi
2h 9m
£30–42
Train
1. Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 31m
£63–131
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)train
5h 3m
£77–144

Winchester to Canterbury by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 139 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Winchester to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate to Bus Station via St Catherines P&R, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 29m.

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