The distance between Ely and Canterbury is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Canterbury by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Canterbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Ely and Canterbury is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Ely and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely 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 20m.
Great Northern, South Eastern Trains Service and Thameslink run train services between Ely and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Ely and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 2h 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 Ely and Canterbury. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £68($80) | hourly | 229km (143 miles) |
Train via London St Pancras International LL | 2h 20m | £77($90) | hourly | 229km (142 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £34($40) | on demand | 194km (121 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.