How to travel from Peak District National park to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Canterbury is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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 CanterburyPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Peak District National park and Canterbury is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Peak District National park and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Canterbury. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield and London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

East Midlands Railways, South Eastern Trains Service and Avanti West Coast run train services between Peak District National park and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Peak District National park and Canterbury. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peak District National park to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mam Tor Blue John Cavern, Chesterfield New Beetwell Street and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Peak District National park and Canterbury. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Peak District National park and Canterbury. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Canterbury

Transport options from Peak District National park to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£100($115)
hourly411km (255 miles)
Train via London Euston4h 40m
£130($155)
hourly447km (278 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
£190($225)
hourly440km (273 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
£200($235)
hourly499km (310 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train5h 25m
£305($365)
hourly568km (353 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 45m
£110($130)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£20($24)
twice a week390km (242 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£44($52)
on demand383km (238 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