How to travel from St Asaph to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between St Asaph and Canterbury is around 463km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from St Asaph to Canterbury by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CanterburySt Asaph if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance463km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Asaph and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from St Asaph to Canterbury by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between St Asaph and Canterbury is around 463km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from St Asaph and Canterbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Asaph to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between St Asaph and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Asaph and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Asaph and Canterbury. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Asaph to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rhyl Bus Station D, Holywell Bus Station 1, Chester Bus Interchange and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between St Asaph and Canterbury. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Asaph to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 St Asaph and Canterbury. The distance is around 463km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Asaph to Canterbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around £30 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Asaph and Canterbury

Transport options from St Asaph to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 20m
£305($360)
hourly528km (328 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 55m
£280($335)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train to Chester, plane6h 15m
£190($225)
every 4 hours972km (604 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane6h 20m
£320($380)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
£230($270)
every 4 hours1,051km (653 miles)
Bus
10hrs
£30($36)
once daily502km (312 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£80($95)
on demand463km (287 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