How to travel from Poole to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Canterbury is around 271km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole 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 CanterburyPoole if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance271km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Poole to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Poole and Canterbury is around 271km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Poole and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

South Western Railway, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Poole and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Poole and Canterbury. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Canterbury. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 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 Poole and Canterbury. The distance is around 271km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Poole to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Canterbury

Transport options from Poole to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£100($120)
hourly299km (186 miles)
Train via Southampton Central4h 50m
£68($81)
hourly283km (176 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
£24($28)
5 times a day298km (185 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£31($37)
on demand271km (169 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