The distance between Canterbury and York is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Canterbury to York 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 York.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to York.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Canterbury and York is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (206 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Canterbury and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to York is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and York, 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 York. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Canterbury and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 York. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and York. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to York. 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 York. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £68($80) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 4h 15m | £130($155) | hourly | 477km (296 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | £205($245) | 5 times a day | 685km (426 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 20m | £565($665) | hourly | 964km (599 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £190($225) | hourly | 513km (319 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 45m | £195($235) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | £18($21) | 4 times a week | 462km (287 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £48($57) | on demand | 419km (260 miles) |
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