How to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Liverpool is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Canterbury to Liverpool 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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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance445km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Liverpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Canterbury and Liverpool is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Canterbury and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Liverpool is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Liverpool. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Canterbury and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Liverpool. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Canterbury and Liverpool. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Liverpool. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Canterbury to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Liverpool

Transport options from Canterbury to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£125($145)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train via St Pancras International5h 20m
£115($135)
hourly503km (312 miles)
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
£190($225)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane4h 15m
£200($235)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane4h 20m
£115($135)
hourly883km (549 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane5hrs
£310($365)
hourly580km (360 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 35m
£300($355)
hourly1,107km (688 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
£18($21)
every 20 mins462km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£51($60)
on demand445km (276 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool