The distance between Bradford and Canterbury is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bradford to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).
The distance between Bradford and Canterbury is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Bradford and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
LNER, South Eastern Trains Service and Grand Central run train services between Bradford and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Bradford and Canterbury. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Canterbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Bradford and Canterbury. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £73($86) | hourly | 425km (264 miles) |
Train via London Kings Cross | 4h 20m | £76($90) | 4 times a day | 446km (277 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | £285($335) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £350($415) | hourly | 940km (584 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | £24($28) | twice daily | 442km (274 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £72($85) | on demand | 413km (257 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.