How to travel from Penzance to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Canterbury is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance 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 CanterburyPenzance if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).

The distance between Penzance and Canterbury is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Penzance and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Canterbury is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Canterbury. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance 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 every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Great Western Railway, South Eastern Trains Service, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Penzance and Canterbury. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 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 Penzance and Canterbury. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Canterbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance 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 4h 15m.

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 Penzance and Canterbury. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Canterbury

Transport options from Penzance to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 15m
£210($250)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train5h 25m
£465($550)
twice daily993km (617 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train5h 35m
£400($470)
twice daily995km (618 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 20m
£160($190)
every 3 hours604km (375 miles)
Train via London Paddington7h 25m
£160($190)
every 3 hours611km (380 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids8h 15m
£175($210)
hourly601km (373 miles)
Bus
11hrs
£19($23)
twice daily593km (369 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£95($115)
on demand550km (342 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