The distance between Milton Keynes and Canterbury is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Milton Keynes 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 Euston and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to Luton Station Interchange then take the train to Rainham (Kent).
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There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Canterbury is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Milton Keynes and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Canterbury. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes 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 1h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Milton Keynes and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milton Keynes and Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Milton Keynes and Canterbury. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | £59($70) | hourly | 193km (120 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 50m | £46($55) | hourly | 183km (114 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £34($40) | on demand | 192km (119 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.