How to travel from Padstow to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Canterbury is around 498km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Padstow to Canterbury by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($235)
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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance498km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Canterbury by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($235).

The distance between Padstow and Canterbury is around 498km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Padstow and Canterbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Canterbury is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £195 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow 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

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Canterbury. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Parkway Station, Liskeard Lloyds Bank and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Canterbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 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 Padstow and Canterbury. The distance is around 498km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Canterbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Canterbury

Transport options from Padstow to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 45m
£195($235)
every 3 hours535km (332 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train4h 55m
£450($530)
every 3 hours956km (594 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train5hrs
£385($455)
every 3 hours957km (595 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train7h 30m
£345($405)
every 3 hours3,091km (1,921 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
£18($21)
twice daily545km (338 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£86($100)
on demand498km (310 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