What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Canterbury is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Beckton Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at Canterbury West via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Barking to Canterbury?

The distance between Barking and Canterbury is 70 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Barking to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Canterbury bus from?

Barking to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Canterbury train from?

Barking to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.

Train or bus from Barking to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Barking to Canterbury is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £100 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Barking to Canterbury bus arrive?

Barking to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.

Where does the Barking to Canterbury train arrive?

Barking to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from Barking to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Canterbury is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Barking to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Canterbury?

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Barking to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 129 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barking to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 39m
£21–63
Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beckton Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 18m
£11–99
Drive 55.8 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Canterburycar 55.8 mi
1h 1m
£14–20
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Victoria stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 46m
£17–54

Barking to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 69.4 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Canterbury, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £13–50 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Bus Station via Lewisham Station in around 3h 18m.

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