Skip to main content

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

From Guildford to Canterbury by bus and train

To get from Guildford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Guildford station to London Waterloo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Victoria station to Cantebury East Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 1111
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Guildford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Guildford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A)
    ID A
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Fulham Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Station (R)
    ID R
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Victoria
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dover Priory
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cantebury East Station
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Guildford to Canterbury by Tube and train

To get from Guildford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Guildford station to Vauxhall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Guildford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Guildford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vauxhall
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Vauxhall
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in London.
All local mobility options in one app
Public transport directions from Guildford to Canterbury
The distance between Guildford, London and Canterbury, London is approximately 95.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Guildford 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 Guildford

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

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford
  • Guildford Railway Station, Guildford
  • Guildford Station, Guildford
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

From Guildford to Canterbury by Tube and train

To get from Guildford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Guildford station to Vauxhall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Guildford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Guildford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Vauxhall
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Vauxhall
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 11, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Guildford 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 47 min.

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

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Guildford to London Waterloo station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Waterloo station near Canterbury in London

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

    The total travel time between Guildford and Canterbury in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Guildford in London.

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

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

Live arrivals, timetables, maps