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

From Romford to Canterbury by bus and train

To get from Romford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the UNI2 bus from Canterbury West Station, St Dunstans station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - UNI2UNI2
Leaves from Romford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Romford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    20 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canterbury West Station, St Dunstans
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - UNI2UNI2
    Wait for bus
    UNI2
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Romford to Canterbury by DLR and train

To get from Romford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - ELIZABETH
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Romford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Romford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    20 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Romford to Canterbury
The distance between Romford, London and Canterbury, London is approximately 74.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford 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 Romford

Romford is located at Romford, London and the nearest public transport station is Romford Station (Z).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Elm Park
  • Dagenham East
  • Hornchurch

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Romford Station (Z)
  • Romford Station, Romford
  • Romford (V)
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 Romford to Canterbury by DLR and train

To get from Romford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - ELIZABETH
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Romford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Romford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    20 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    46 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 Romford to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line UNI2.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line DLR, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Romford and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Canterbury?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Paddington station near Romford in Romford to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Stratford station near Canterbury in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Romford to Canterbury by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Romford in Romford and Canterbury in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Paddington station near Romford in Romford.

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

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

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