The distance between Canterbury and Winchester is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Canterbury to Winchester by train and car. 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 Stratford International and then to Winchester.
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There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Winchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Canterbury and Winchester is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Canterbury and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Winchester is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Winchester. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford International, Stratford station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
South Eastern Trains Service and South Western Railway run train services between Canterbury and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canterbury and Winchester. We recommend that you drive to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International and then to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £71($84) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £35($41) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.