How to travel from Saint Davids to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Canterbury is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Davids 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 CanterburySaint Davids if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £775($915)
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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Canterbury by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Saint Davids and Canterbury is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (276 miles)

It takes around 10h 35m to get from Saint Davids and Canterbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Canterbury. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Canterbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 7h 5m.

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 Saint Davids and Canterbury. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Canterbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Canterbury

Transport options from Saint Davids to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
7h 5m
£775($915)
3 times a week1,211km (752 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
£19($23)
twice daily569km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£90($105)
on demand515km (320 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