The distance between Dundee and Canterbury is around 699km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dundee to Canterbury 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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Fly from Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Dundee to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).
The distance between Dundee and Canterbury is around 699km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Dundee and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Canterbury is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Canterbury. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Dundee and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Dundee and Canterbury. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Dundee and Canterbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Dundee and Canterbury. The distance is around 786km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 10m | £235($275) | hourly | 699km (435 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £205($240) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 20m | £160($190) | hourly | 743km (461 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 30m | £220($260) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 40m | £170($200) | hourly | 820km (510 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 20m | £295($350) | hourly | 896km (557 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | £135($160) | hourly | 751km (467 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 50m | £115($140) | hourly | 834km (518 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 9h 20m | £88($105) | once a week | 848km (527 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | £44($52) | twice daily | 930km (578 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | £90($105) | on demand | 786km (488 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.