How to travel from Doncaster to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Canterbury is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Doncaster to Canterbury by train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Canterbury by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 2h 45m.

The distance between Doncaster and Canterbury is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Doncaster and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, South Eastern Trains Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Doncaster and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Canterbury. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Doncaster and Canterbury. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).

How do I get from Doncaster to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Canterbury

Transport options from Doncaster to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£63($74)
hourly363km (226 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International3h 30m
£95($110)
hourly405km (252 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
£275($325)
hourly498km (309 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4hrs
£635($750)
hourly878km (546 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£62($73)
on demand356km (221 miles)

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Airports near Canterbury

The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Canterbury