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How to get fromCardiff to Canterburyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury WesttrainSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 35m
    £57–144

  2. Bus via Kingsway GD

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriabusUk042 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus007 / ...
    6h 54m
    £15–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus007 / ...
    6h 46m
    £16–41

  4. Drive 212.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Canterburycar212.2 mi
    3h 38m
    £54–77

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
    7h 36m
    £243–614

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury WesttrainLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 47m
    £56–149

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)planeBRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
    7h 17m
    £254–512

Cardiff to Canterbury by train and subway

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 46m.

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