The distance between Peterborough and Canterbury is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Peterborough 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.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Peterborough and Canterbury is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Peterborough and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Canterbury. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Peterborough and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Peterborough and Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Peterborough and Canterbury. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £50($59) | hourly | 235km (146 miles) |
Train via London St Pancras International LL | 2h 15m | £76($90) | hourly | 235km (146 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 15m | £19($23) | every 3 hours | 233km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £40($47) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
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The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.