How to travel from Gloucester to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Canterbury is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gloucester 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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between Gloucester and Canterbury is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Gloucester and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Gloucester and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gloucester and Canterbury. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Canterbury. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Gloucester and Canterbury. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

How do I get from Gloucester to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Canterbury

Transport options from Gloucester to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£87($105)
hourly299km (186 miles)
Train via London Paddington3h 25m
£83($100)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£15($18)
every 4 hours309km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£32($38)
on demand283km (176 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