The distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 4 different ways to get from Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Stop 10 and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 3h 20m. 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Canterbury is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Canterbury. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
Thameslink, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Gatwick Express run train services between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Stop 10. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Canterbury. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
The easiest way to get to Canterbury from Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which will take 1h 10m and cost around £19 ($23).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | £52($62) | hourly | 160km (99 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 2hrs | £44($52) | hourly | 141km (88 miles) |
Bus | 3h 20m | £16($19) | twice a week | 158km (98 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.