How to Travel from
Portsmouth to Canterbury
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Portsmouth, Great Britain → Canterbury, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Portsmouth to Canterbury
Composite routes from Portsmouth to Canterbury
Cheapest
2 h 6 min
Car
200 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 30 min
160 km.
from $127.09
6 h 2 min
160 km.
from $73.65
3 h 51 min
160 km.
from $175.50
5 h 18 min
Train, Bus
159 km.
from $90.59
Route Navigator Portsmouth - Canterbury
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Langford Road
Langford Road, 8 м
8 м
Turn right onto New Road
New Road, 206 м
206 м
Keep left onto New Road
New Road, 336 м
336 м
Turn left onto Copnor Road
Copnor Road, 1 km 818 м
1 km 818 м
Turn right onto Burrfields Road
Burrfields Road, 1 km 706 м
1 km 706 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dundas Lane
Dundas Lane, 391 м
391 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dundas Lane
Dundas Lane, 124 м
124 м
Turn right onto Dundas Lane
Dundas Lane, 328 м
328 м
Turn right onto Airport Service Road
Airport Service Road, 128 м
128 м
Turn left onto Robinson Way
Robinson Way, 368 м
368 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Anchorage Road
Anchorage Road, 227 м
227 м
Keep left
1 km 24 м
1 km 24 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Farlington Roundabout
Farlington Roundabout, 2 km 213 м
2 km 213 м
Keep left onto A27
462 м
462 м
Keep right onto Waterlooville Bypass
Waterlooville Bypass, 27 km 769 м
27 km 769 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass
Liphook and Petersfield Bypass, 47 km 713 м
47 km 713 м
Keep left onto A3
337 м
337 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Wisley Interchange
Wisley Interchange, 45 km 465 м
45 km 465 м
Keep right onto M25 and take M26, (M20) toward Dover, Channel Tunnel, Maidstone, Hastings, Sevenoaks (A21)
Dover, Channel Tunnel, Maidstone, Hastings, Sevenoaks (A21), M26, (M20), 30 km 105 м
30 km 105 м
Keep left onto M20 and take A249 toward Sheerness, Maidstone
Sheerness, Maidstone, A249, 476 м
476 м
Keep left onto M20 and take A249, M2 toward Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Canterbury, Ramsgate
Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Canterbury, Ramsgate, A249, M2, 9 km 671 м
9 km 671 м
Keep left onto A249
168 м
168 м
Keep left onto M2
20 km 433 м
20 km 433 м
Keep left onto M2 and take A2 toward Canterbury, Dover, Channel Tunnel
Canterbury, Dover, Channel Tunnel, A2, 440 м
440 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brenley Corner
Brenley Corner, 8 km 52 м
8 km 52 м
Keep left
1 km 635 м
1 km 635 м
Turn slight left onto A2050
2 km 602 м
2 km 602 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rheims Way
Rheims Way, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rheims Way
Rheims Way, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Castle Street
Castle Street, 265 м
265 м
Turn left onto Hospital Lane
Hospital Lane, 91 м
91 м
Turn right onto Stour Street
Stour Street, 209 м
209 м
Turn right onto Jewry Lane
Jewry Lane, 80 м
80 м
Turn right
22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Southern
Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
Train from Eastbourne to Ashford
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Portsmouth to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from London Victoria to Canterbury
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
South Western Railway
Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92
Southeastern
Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from London Bridge to Canterbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28
Bus operators
Brighton & Hove
Phone:
01273 886200
Email:
info@buses.co.uk
Website:
buses.co.uk/
Bus from Brighton Station to Railway
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.97–$8.73
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury is to drive which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 2h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Canterbury?
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth and arriving at Canterbury via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Canterbury?
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Canterbury West via London Waterloo and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
How far is it from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
The distance between Portsmouth and Canterbury is 235 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.
How do I travel from Portsmouth to Canterbury without a car?
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Canterbury bus from?
Portsmouth to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Portsmouth station.
Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Canterbury train from?
Portsmouth to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Train or bus from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 6h 2m.
Where does the Portsmouth to Canterbury bus arrive?
Portsmouth to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Where does the Portsmouth to Canterbury train arrive?
Portsmouth to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Can I drive from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Canterbury is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Portsmouth to Canterbury.
How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
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Where can I stay near Canterbury?
There are 1981+ hotels available in Canterbury. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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