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

The cheapest way to get from York to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Canterbury is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between York and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between York and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from York to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from York to Canterbury?

The distance between York and Canterbury is 259 miles. The road distance is 255.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from York to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Canterbury bus from?

York to Canterbury bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Canterbury train from?

York to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Canterbury?

The best way to get from York to Canterbury is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the York to Canterbury bus arrive?

York to Canterbury bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Canterbury train arrive?

York to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Canterbury is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from York to Canterbury.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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York to Canterbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 26m
£87–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 21m
£37–133
Drive 253.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Canterburycar 253.9 mi
4h 20m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 59m
£128–393
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 52m
£139–225
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 43m
£121–417
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 22m
£292–738

York to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 257.8 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from York to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 9h 21m.

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