The distance between Chelmsford and Canterbury is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury by train, bus 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 (London) and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Lewisham Station and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Chelmsford and Canterbury is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Chelmsford and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Canterbury. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London) and Stratford International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
Greater Anglia and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Chelmsford and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Chelmsford and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Canterbury. The distance is around 111km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 20m | £47($56) | hourly | 145km (90 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 55m | £21($25) | every 3 hours | 156km (97 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £19($23) | on demand | 111km (69 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.