There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Railway Approach by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydon
- Take the train from East Croydon to East Grinstead
2h 34m£36–92Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canterbury to Railway Approach58.9 mi
1h 21m£15–22Bus, line 7 bus, line 291 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to King StreetX3
- Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Royal Victoria Place7 / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Railway Approach291
4h 37m£21–30Train, line 291 bus
- Take the train from Canterbury West to TonbridgeRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Approach291
2h 41m£17–40
Canterbury to Railway Approach by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Railway Approach is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Railway Approach is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Railway Approach. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Approach via Chequers Bus Station and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Railway Approach. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at East Grinstead via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Canterbury and Railway Approach is 104 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Railway Approach without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Canterbury to Railway Approach, including transfers.
Canterbury to Railway Approach bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Railway Approach train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Railway Approach is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus and line 291 bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Railway Approach, West Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Railway Approach via London St Pancras Intl, East Croydon, and East Grinstead in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Approach via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, and Royal Victoria Place in around 4h 37m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Canterbury West to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from East Croydon to East Grinstead
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to East Grinstead
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 4 times 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 Royal Victoria Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Arriva Kent & Surrey
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Royal Victoria Place to Railway Approach
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Railway Station to Railway Approach
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Canterbury to Railway Approach bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at King Street station.
Canterbury to Railway Approach train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Railway Approach is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Canterbury to Railway Approach.
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