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

The cheapest way to get from Shell Grotto to Canterbury is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shell Grotto to Canterbury is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Shell Grotto and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Magistrates Court. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Shell Grotto and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Canterbury West. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Shell Grotto to Canterbury?

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

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

The best way to get from Shell Grotto to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £13.

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

The train from Margate to Canterbury West takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Shell Grotto to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Shell Grotto to Canterbury is to train which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus via Cecil Square, which costs and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Shell Grotto to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shell Grotto to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shell Grotto to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Shell Grotto to Canterbury is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Shell Grotto to Canterbury.

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

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Shell Grotto to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Shell Grotto to Canterbury by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Canterbury WestMargate - St Pancras International / ...
51 min
£7–13
Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shell Grotto to Canterbury17.1 mi
28 min
£5–7
Bus via Cecil Square
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Magistrates Court8A / ...
1h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shell Grotto to Canterbury17.1 mi
28 min
£75–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athelstan Road to St Thomas' School8A / ...
1h 2m

Shell Grotto to Canterbury by foot and train

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Cecil Square to Magistrates Court every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 53 min.

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