The distance between Chichester and Canterbury is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chichester 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 Horsham then London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Chichester to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Chichester and Canterbury is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chichester and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chichester to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Canterbury, 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 Chichester and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Southern Service, Thameslink and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Chichester and Canterbury. 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 Chichester and Canterbury. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Stagecoach South, National Express and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Chichester and Canterbury. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Chichester and Canterbury. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £69($82) | hourly | 228km (142 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | £18($21) | every 4 hours | 262km (163 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £31($37) | on demand | 179km (111 miles) |
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Thameslink
South Eastern Trains Service
Autokar Polska
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.