The distance between Cambridge and Canterbury is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cambridge 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 St Pancras International LL and then 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 Cambridge to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Cambridge and Canterbury is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Cambridge and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Canterbury. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.
Thameslink, South Eastern Trains Service and Greater Anglia run train services between Cambridge and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Cambridge and Canterbury. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge 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 4h 15m.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Cambridge and Canterbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 60m.
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 Cambridge and Canterbury. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 60m | £68($80) | hourly | 205km (127 miles) |
Train via Tottenham Hale | 2h 15m | £66($78) | hourly | 190km (118 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | £14($17) | twice daily | 208km (129 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £19($23) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.