The distance between Salisbury and Canterbury is around 229km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salisbury to Canterbury by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Salisbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West.
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There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Canterbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between Salisbury and Canterbury is around 229km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Salisbury and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Stratford station and Stratford International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
South Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Salisbury and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Salisbury and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Salisbury and Canterbury. The distance is around 229km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £79($95) | hourly | 252km (157 miles) |
Train via Clapham Junction | 3h 20m | £80($95) | hourly | 249km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £40($47) | on demand | 229km (143 miles) |
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South Eastern Trains Service
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.