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.
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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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Liverpool Lime Street.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £125($145) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 5h 20m | £115($135) | hourly | 503km (312 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 55m | £190($225) | hourly | 452km (281 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 15m | £200($235) | hourly | 511km (318 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 20m | £115($135) | hourly | 883km (549 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 5hrs | £310($365) | hourly | 580km (360 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | £300($355) | hourly | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | £18($21) | every 20 mins | 462km (287 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £51($60) | on demand | 445km (276 miles) |
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