How to travel from Canterbury to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Middlesbrough is around 487km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Canterbury to Middlesbrough 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 then York and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train to St Pancras International, plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Leicester Fosse Park and then to Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Canterbury and Middlesbrough is around 487km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 398km (247 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Canterbury and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and York. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Canterbury and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Leicester Fosse Park. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Canterbury and Middlesbrough. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs 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 Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 487km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Canterbury to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
£80($95)
hourly496km (308 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 6 similar
3h 55m
£325($385)
once daily639km (397 miles)
Train to Stratford International, Fly4h 30m
£465($550)
once daily961km (597 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 50m
£280($330)
once daily786km (488 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
£275($330)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 25m
£250($300)
hourly945km (587 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 55m
£275($325)
hourly1,047km (651 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6hrs
£150($175)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
£41($48)
twice daily531km (330 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station9h 10m
£31($37)
4 times a day546km (339 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£84($100)
on demand487km (303 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough