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How to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury by train?

From Chelmsford to Canterbury by train

To get from Chelmsford to Canterbury in Canterbury, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Chelmsford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    Orange Street
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelmsford to Canterbury
The distance between Chelmsford, Canterbury and Canterbury, Canterbury is approximately 90.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford to Canterbury by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Canterbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Chelmsford

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, Canterbury and the nearest public transport station is Chelmsford.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
Public transport stations close to Canterbury, Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Orange Street, Canterbury and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Bus Station, Canterbury
  • Whitefriars, Canterbury
  • Westgate Towers, St Dunstans
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chelmsford to Canterbury?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford in London to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stratford station near Canterbury in Canterbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelmsford to Canterbury by train?

    The total travel time between Chelmsford in London and Canterbury in Canterbury by train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chelmsford to get to Canterbury?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chelmsford and Canterbury?

    Get off the train at the Stratford station, which is closest to Canterbury in Canterbury.

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