How to travel from Canterbury to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Seaton is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Canterbury to Seaton 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 and Plane

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

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

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Darlington.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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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.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance501km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).

The distance between Canterbury and Seaton is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Canterbury and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Seaton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Seaton. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross, Darlington and Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

South Eastern Trains Service and LNER run train services between Canterbury and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Seaton. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Leicester Fosse Park and Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Canterbury and Seaton. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 30m 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 Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £82 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Seaton

Transport options from Canterbury to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 55m
£325($385)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 50m
£265($315)
once daily756km (470 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 20m
£245($285)
hourly914km (568 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane5h 30m
£280($335)
every 2 hours607km (377 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 50m
£265($310)
hourly1,017km (632 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 55m
£155($180)
hourly923km (574 miles)
Train to Stratford International, bus and plane6h 30m
£175($205)
hourly1,030km (640 miles)
Train
4hrs
£82($95)
every 2 hours522km (325 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
£41($48)
twice daily549km (341 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£87($105)
on demand501km (311 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton