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How to get from Erith to Canterbury by bus and train?

From Erith to Canterbury by bus and train

To get from Erith to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Erith station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 1A bus from Railway Station, Chartham station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1A1A
Leaves from Erith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erith
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chartham
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Chartham
    80 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Canterbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Erith to Canterbury by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN and 8A

To get from Erith to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Erith station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 8A bus from Railway Station, Sturry station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 8A8A
Leaves from Erith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erith
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sturry
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Sturry
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Canterbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Erith to Canterbury

The distance between Erith, London and Canterbury, London is approximately 131.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erith to Canterbury by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Erith

Erith is located at Erith, London and the nearest public transport station is Erith.

Train stations close to Erith:

  • Slade Green
  • Abbey Wood Station
  • Abbey Wood (London)

Bus stations close to Erith:

  • Erith
  • Walnut Tree Road (E)
  • Fraser Road / Bexley Road (B)

Public transport stations close to Canterbury, London

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

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Bus Station, Canterbury

Alternative route from Erith to Canterbury by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN and 8A

To get from Erith to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Erith station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 8A bus from Railway Station, Sturry station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 8A8A
Leaves from Erith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erith
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sturry
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Sturry
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Canterbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Erith to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 1A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Erith to Canterbury?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 8A.

  • Is there a direct train between Erith and Canterbury in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Erith to Canterbury in London?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Cannon Street station near Erith to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Canterbury in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Erith to Canterbury in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Erith and Canterbury in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Erith to get to Canterbury in London?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Cannon Street station near Erith in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Erith and Canterbury in London?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge stop, which is closest to Canterbury in London.