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How to get fromWorcester to Canterburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Worcester to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    4h 2m
    £73–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    7h 53m
    £33–62

  3. Drive  173 mi

    1. Drive from Worcester to Canterburycar car 173 mi
    3h 46m
    £43–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHX - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 10m
    £212–490

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddingtontrain train Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 52m
    £88–157

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Dorridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Dorridge to London Marylebonetrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    7h 22m
    £63–171

Worcester to Canterbury by train and foot

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to Bus Station via Worcestershire Parkway, Worcestershire Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Railway Station, Clarence Parade, Royal Well, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 53m.

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