How to travel from Windsor to Canterbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Canterbury is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Windsor to Canterbury by train, bus, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Vauxhall and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5 then take the train to King's Cross St. Pancras station and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance144km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Canterbury by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the underground and then take the train which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £17 ($20).

The distance between Windsor and Canterbury is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Windsor and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £17 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

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

South Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Windsor and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Windsor and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Vauxhall and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Windsor and Canterbury. The distance is around 144km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £53 ($63).

How do I get from Windsor to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Canterbury

Transport options from Windsor to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
£53($63)
hourly159km (99 miles)
Train via Richmond (London)2h 35m
£46($54)
hourly138km (86 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 40m
£45($53)
hourly160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£17($20)
on demand144km (89 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