How to travel from Swindon to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Canterbury is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).

The distance between Swindon and Canterbury is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Swindon and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Swindon and Canterbury. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Canterbury. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 2h 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 Swindon and Canterbury. The distance is around 232km (144 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 Swindon to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

How do I get from Swindon to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Canterbury

Transport options from Swindon to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
£70($83)
hourly241km (149 miles)
Train via London Paddington2h 40m
£66($78)
hourly229km (142 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£13($15)
4 times a day245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£41($48)
on demand232km (144 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