The distance between York and Canterbury is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from York 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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
There are several options for getting from York to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between York and Canterbury is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (206 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from York and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Canterbury. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
LNER, Grand Central, South Eastern Trains Service, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between York and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from York and Canterbury. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between York and Canterbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York 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 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from York and Canterbury. The distance is around 418km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £68($80) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 3h 45m | £125($150) | hourly | 457km (284 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £190($225) | hourly | 512km (318 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 45m | £195($235) | hourly | 572km (355 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | £18($21) | twice daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £47($56) | on demand | 418km (259 miles) |
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South Eastern Trains Service
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.