Travel from London to Canterbury
Canterbury is quite a well-known ancient city in England. It has a rich historical background, and is home to two fabulous castles and six museums. Some of the popular places in Canterbury include the world famous Norman cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey, St Martin’s Church and the West Gate Towers Museum. This is the reason why Canterbury is popular for the tourists and several people visit the city throughout the year.
In this guide you will learn how to travel from London to Canterbury. Travelling to Canterbury from London is not difficult. In fact you can find several buses, trains and flights that link you to Canterbury from London. You can also opt to travel in your own car, which is quite feasible if you want to travel a lot inside the city.
Instructions
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Travel by Car
Canterbury is located about 60 miles due southeast of London. If you are traveling by car, it takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach Canterbury from London driving along A2 and M2 motorways as well as local roads. All the required documents should be carried along which include car registration, your driving license and insurance certificate. Don’t forget to keep a map along. If you have any kind of health problem, make sure you pack all your medicines along-enough for the duration of your journey. -
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Travel by Bus
Buses usually take around 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach Canterbury all the way from London. The bus tickets can be purchased online, and there is normally a 50 pence reservation fee and the fare for traveling to Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury Bus Station is £6.50. Make your ticket reservation either online or from the nearest travel agency. You can also reserve your travel by dialing the U.A.N for Victoria Coach Station in London or any of your chosen bus service. Make sure you get to the bus station by car, bus, tube or taxi at least half an hour before the bus is scheduled to leave.
National Express Shuttle: Looking to travel from London (Main Coach Stop) to Canterbury Bus Station? National Express Shuttle is the operator that should be used. Taking an average of 2 hours and 5 minutes, this operator runs several buses on the route at different timings. -
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Travel by Train
Trains from London St Pancras International leave after every 20 minutes for Canterbury East or Canterbury West. It is probably the best way for getting to Canterbury from London, as it is just under an hour long journey. The latest price of the train ticket is under £33. Reserve your ticket online from the official website of London St Pancras International. Please be informed that there is a difference in fares for traveling first class and economy class. Different train operators work from London (Main Rail Station) to Coventry Rail Station.
Virgin Trains: Virgin Trains will probably get you to your destination in the quickest possible time. After leaving London (Main Rail Station), you will reach Coventry Rail Station in an average of an hour.
London Midland: This operator is another option to avail. However, the journey may be a little longer as a traveler can reach Coventry in about 1 hour and 40 minutes once he leaves London. -
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Travel by Air
Coventry has an airport by the name of "Coventry Airport," and even though the locality is close to London, many people still prefer to travel by air than using the road/rail transport facilities. However, be aware that this medium will prove to be more expensive than others. Try booking your flight in off-seasons and off-peak hours to get the best rates. -
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Attractions in Canterbury
Even if you're going on a business trip to the city, it can't be complete unless you soak in the history of this Cathedral city. The city is full of theaters, museums and other landmarks. And if that doesn't satiate the traveller in you, make sure you savor the rich architectural values the buildings in the city reflect.
