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How to get from Charing Cross to Canterbury by Tube and train?

From Charing Cross to Canterbury by Tube and train

To get from Charing Cross to Canterbury in London, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Leicester Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to Tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Leicester Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Canterbury by Tube and train via NORTHERN, VICTORIA and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Charing Cross to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the NORTHERN Tube from Charing Cross station to Euston Station 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 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Charing Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Euston Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    53 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Canterbury

The distance between Charing Cross, London and Canterbury, London is approximately 72.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Canterbury by Tube 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 Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Covent Garden
  • Leicester Square

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Bedford Street (J)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier

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 Charing Cross to Canterbury by Tube and train via NORTHERN, VICTORIA and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Charing Cross to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the NORTHERN Tube from Charing Cross station to Euston Station 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 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Charing Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Euston Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    53 min
  • 8
    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 Charing Cross to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Canterbury?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Charing Cross and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Charing Cross to Canterbury?

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Leicester Square station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Cockfosters station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cockfosters station near Canterbury in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Canterbury by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in Charing Cross and Canterbury in London by Tube and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Charing Cross to get to Canterbury?

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Leicester Square station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Canterbury?

    Get off the Tube at the Cockfosters station, which is closest to Canterbury in London.

  • When is the last train from Charing Cross to Canterbury?

    The last train from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Canterbury in London is the Southeastern line. It leaves the Charing Cross station at 23:29.

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