How to travel from Londonderry to Canterbury, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Canterbury is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Londonderry to Canterbury by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Dublin Busáras Bus then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£300($355)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
- Duration19h 5m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Canterbury.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Canterbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Canterbury by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 19h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Londonderry and Canterbury is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Londonderry and Canterbury by plane, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Canterbury is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Canterbury is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Canterbury is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Canterbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Train | 3h 30m | £195($230) | 4 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 13h 35m | £300($355) | 4 times a day | 907km (563 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 5m | £66($78) | every 20 mins | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 45m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Canterbury
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
London Midland
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airports near Canterbury
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Canterbury