How to Travel from
Reading to Canterbury
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Reading, Great Britain → Canterbury, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Canterbury
Composite routes from Reading to Canterbury
Cheapest
1 h 48 min
Car
167 km.
from $9
Other
2 h 25 min
142 km.
from $83.35
4 h 38 min
Train, Bus
142 km.
from $73.37
3 h 19 min
142 km.
from $125.54
4 h 12 min
142 km.
from $75.22
Route Navigator Reading - Canterbury
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45 м
45 м
Turn right
71 м
71 м
Turn left onto Blagrave Street
Blagrave Street, 14 м
14 м
Turn left onto Forbury Road
Forbury Road, 136 м
136 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Forbury Road
Forbury Road, 411 м
411 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Forbury Road
Forbury Road, 434 м
434 м
Keep left onto King's Road
King's Road, 1 km 679 м
1 km 679 м
Keep left onto King's Road
King's Road, 85 м
85 м
Keep left onto London Road and take A4 toward A4 East
London Road, A4 East, A4, 1 km 776 м
1 km 776 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Sutton Seeds Roundabout
Sutton Seeds Roundabout, 4 km 836 м
4 km 836 м
Keep right onto A329(M)
8 km 350 м
8 km 350 м
Keep left onto Berkshire Way and take (M3), A329 toward Bracknell, Ascot
Berkshire Way, Bracknell, Ascot, (M3), A329, 1 km 63 м
1 km 63 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Berkshire Way
Berkshire Way, 1 km 8 м
1 km 8 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Downshire Way
Downshire Way, 1 km 1 м
1 km 1 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Bagshot Road
Bagshot Road, 1 km 945 м
1 km 945 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sports Centre Roundabout
Sports Centre Roundabout, 1 km 832 м
1 km 832 м
Keep right onto A322
3 km 426 м
3 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bracknell Road
Bracknell Road, 3 km 58 м
3 km 58 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto M3
11 km 704 м
11 km 704 м
Keep left toward M25
M25, 382 м
382 м
Keep right and take M25 toward Gatwick, Dartford, Chertsey
Gatwick, Dartford, Chertsey, M25, 57 km 105 м
57 km 105 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
Thameslink
Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Rainham
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$54.43
First Great Western Service
Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Canterbury
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Elizabeth Line
Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91
Train from Reading to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71
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 Charing Cross to Canterbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Canterbury?
The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Canterbury is to drive which costs $32.61 - $48.91 and takes 1h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Canterbury?
The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .
Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Canterbury?
No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
How far is it from Reading (Station) to Canterbury?
The distance between Reading (Station) and Canterbury is 174 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.
How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Canterbury without a car?
The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 25m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Canterbury?
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Reading (Station) to Canterbury, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Canterbury train from?
Reading (Station) to Canterbury train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.
Where does the Reading (Station) to Canterbury train arrive?
Reading (Station) to Canterbury train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.
Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Canterbury?
Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Canterbury is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Reading (Station) to Canterbury.
How do I get a train ticket from Reading (Station) to Canterbury?
Book your Reading (Station) to Canterbury train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Canterbury?
There are 1981+ hotels available in Canterbury. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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