How to travel from Stirling to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Canterbury is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Stirling 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance757km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Stirling and Canterbury is around 708km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Stirling and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Canterbury is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Canterbury. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, South Eastern Trains Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stirling and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Stirling and Canterbury. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Canterbury. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Stirling and Canterbury. The distance is around 757km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Canterbury

Transport options from Stirling to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 35m
£200($235)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 40m
£225($265)
hourly740km (460 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 45m
£155($180)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4hrs
£160($190)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 15m
£140($165)
hourly816km (507 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus4h 10m
£140($165)
hourly755km (469 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£130($155)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
£110($130)
hourly799km (497 miles)
Train via London Euston8h 40m
£87($105)
6 times a week812km (505 miles)
Bus
13hrs
£41($48)
4 times a day855km (531 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
£86($100)
on demand757km (470 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