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4.6Travel Information to Canterbury from Dover
 Distance | 14 miles (22 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $14 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€8) • 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 27 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Southeastern |
Travel 14 miles (22 km) by bus or train to Canterbury from Dover. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dover to Canterbury.
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The best way to travel from Dover to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dover to Canterbury
Travel to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dover to Canterbury.
There are 2 options to travel from Dover to Canterbury including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Canterbury is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€8) compared to other travel options to Canterbury:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Dover to Canterbury costing on average $14 (€13).
The fastest way to get to Canterbury from Dover is by train with an average travel time of 27 min.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes 35 min on average.
The distance from Dover to Canterbury is approximately 14 miles (22 km).
The average frequency per day from Dover to Canterbury is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Canterbury from Dover as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dover to Canterbury:
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Canterbury, St. Georges Lane.
- Trains most often depart from Dover at Dover Priory and arrive in Canterbury at Canterbury East.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dover to Canterbury:
- You can travel by bus to Canterbury from Dover with National Express, and you can find National Express Dover to Canterbury tickets for $8 (€8) on Omio.
- You can go to Canterbury from Dover by train with Southeastern. You'll see cheap train tickets for $14 (€13) with Southeastern from Dover to Canterbury on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Dover to Canterbury with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to Canterbury with National Express.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Canterbury with Southeastern.
Direct services to Canterbury tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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