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.
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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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £87($105) | hourly | 299km (186 miles) |
Train via London Paddington | 3h 25m | £83($100) | hourly | 288km (179 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | £15($18) | every 4 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £32($38) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
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