How to travel from Liverpool to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Canterbury is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Liverpool 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance446km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Liverpool and Canterbury is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Liverpool and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Liverpool and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Liverpool and Canterbury. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Liverpool and Canterbury. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Liverpool and Canterbury. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Liverpool to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Canterbury

Transport options from Liverpool to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
£125($145)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 60m
£190($225)
hourly451km (281 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 20m
£200($235)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5hrs
£310($365)
hourly580km (360 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
£100($120)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£18($21)
every 20 mins465km (289 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£51($60)
on demand446km (277 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