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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Canterbury is to bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Exeter to Canterbury?

The distance between Exeter and Canterbury is 247 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Exeter to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Canterbury bus from?

Exeter to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Canterbury train from?

Exeter to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Exeter to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Exeter to Canterbury bus arrive?

Exeter to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Exeter to Canterbury train arrive?

Exeter to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Canterbury is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Exeter to Canterbury.

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

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Exeter to Canterbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury WestSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 59m
£77–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station007 / ...
8h 9m
£22–55
Drive 229.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Canterbury229.6 mi
3h 54m
£58–83
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
7h 3m
£212–523
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury WestLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 4m
£41–161
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
6h 14m
£131–366
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
7h 19m
£164–505

Exeter to Canterbury by bus

128Weekly Buses

8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 8h 9m.

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