There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Matfield by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to Paddock WoodRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 11m£21–30Drive 40.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canterbury to Matfield40.9 mi
53 min£11–15Bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to King StreetX3
- Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Wheelwrights Arms6
3h 38m£18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canterbury to Matfield40.9 mi
53 min£180–220Train, bus
- Take the train from Canterbury West to TonbridgeRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to The Wheelwrights Arms297
2h 47m£16–31
Canterbury to Matfield by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Matfield is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Matfield is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Matfield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Wheelwrights Arms via Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Canterbury and Matfield is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Matfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £21 - £30.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Canterbury to Matfield, including transfers.
Canterbury to Matfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Matfield is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 3h 38m.
Canterbury to Matfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at King Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Matfield is 41 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Canterbury to Matfield.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Matfield, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Paddock Wood hourly. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Wheelwrights Arms via King Street and Chequers Bus Station in around 3h 38m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Canterbury West to Paddock Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £19–27
Train from Canterbury West to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Wheelwrights Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
Bus from Railway Station to The Wheelwrights Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
- Phone
- 01580 879537
- info@hamstravel.co.uk
- Website
- hamstravel.com
Bus from Railway Station to The Wheelwrights Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Hams Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £180–220
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 444 444
- Website
- canterburytaxis.co.uk
Cabline Taxis Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 555555
- Website
- cabline6.co.uk
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
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