What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Shell Grotto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsmead Roundabout and arriving at Athelstan Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Shell Grotto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Margate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Shell Grotto?

The distance between Canterbury and Shell Grotto is 22 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Shell Grotto without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £5 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto?

The train from Canterbury West to Margate takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Shell Grotto bus from?

Canterbury to Shell Grotto bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Kingsmead Roundabout station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Shell Grotto train from?

Canterbury to Shell Grotto train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Shell Grotto?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto is to train which takes 53 min and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 59 min.

Where does the Canterbury to Shell Grotto bus arrive?

Canterbury to Shell Grotto bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Athelstan Road station.

Where does the Canterbury to Shell Grotto train arrive?

Canterbury to Shell Grotto train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Shell Grotto?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Shell Grotto is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Canterbury to Shell Grotto.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Shell Grotto?

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Where can I stay near Shell Grotto?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Shell Grotto.

Canterbury to Shell Grotto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Shell Grotto by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to MargateSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
53 min
£5–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsmead Roundabout to Athelstan Road8A / ...
59 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Shell Grotto17.1 mi
29 min
£75–95
Drive 17.1 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Shell Grotto17.1 mi
29 min
£5–7

Canterbury to Shell Grotto by train and foot

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Shell Grotto, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Kingsmead Roundabout to Athelstan Road every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 57 min.

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