The distance between Bournemouth and Canterbury is around 263km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Bournemouth and Canterbury is around 263km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Bournemouth and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
South Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Bournemouth and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Canterbury. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Canterbury. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Canterbury. The distance is around 263km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 5m | £95($115) | hourly | 290km (180 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £14($17) | every 3 hours | 275km (171 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £30($36) | on demand | 263km (164 miles) |
South Western Railway
South Eastern Trains Service
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.