The distance between Plymouth and Canterbury is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Plymouth 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.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Plymouth and Canterbury is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Plymouth and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Canterbury. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth 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 4h 25m.
Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Plymouth and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and Canterbury. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Canterbury. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Newquay then 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 60m.
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 Plymouth and Canterbury. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £135($160) | hourly | 478km (297 miles) |
Train via London Paddington | 4h 55m | £130($155) | hourly | 466km (290 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 60m | £205($245) | twice daily | 607km (377 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 5h 50m | £595($705) | hourly | 1,364km (848 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | £18($21) | every 20 mins | 462km (287 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £50($59) | on demand | 439km (273 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Blue Islands Limited
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.