How to travel from Newport to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Canterbury is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Newport 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.

👋 Also check out CanterburyNewport if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Newport to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).

The distance between Newport and Canterbury is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Newport and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport 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 Newport and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport 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 50m.

Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Newport and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Newport and Canterbury. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newport and Canterbury. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Newport and Canterbury. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Canterbury

Transport options from Newport to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£95($115)
hourly331km (205 miles)
Train via London Paddington3h 50m
£95($115)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 45m
£260($305)
hourly972km (604 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 50m
£155($185)
hourly1,029km (639 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
£15($18)
every 3 hours329km (205 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£56($66)
on demand322km (200 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