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.
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.
👋 Also check out Seaton → Canterbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Darlington.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Leicester Fosse Park and then to Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 55m | £325($385) | once daily | 608km (378 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 50m | £265($315) | once daily | 756km (470 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 20m | £245($285) | hourly | 914km (568 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 5h 30m | £280($335) | every 2 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 50m | £265($310) | hourly | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | £155($180) | hourly | 923km (574 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, bus and plane | 6h 30m | £175($205) | hourly | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | £82($95) | every 2 hours | 522km (325 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | £41($48) | twice daily | 549km (341 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £87($105) | on demand | 501km (311 miles) |
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The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.