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How to get from London Bridge to Canterbury by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from London Bridge to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to St Pancras 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 33 min.

93min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - UNI2UNI2
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    London Bridge
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canterbury West Station, St Dunstans
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - UNI2UNI2
    Wait for bus
    UNI2
    Canterbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via THAMESLINK, SOUTHEASTERN and UNI1

To get from London Bridge to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the UNI1 bus from St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - UNI1UNI1
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    London Bridge
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - UNI1UNI1
    Wait for bus
    UNI1
    Canterbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London Bridge to Canterbury

The distance between London Bridge, London and Canterbury, London is approximately 74.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London Bridge 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 London Bridge

London Bridge is located at London Bridge, London and the nearest public transport station is London Bridge Station (C).

Tube stations close to London Bridge:

  • London Bridge
  • Monument
  • Borough

Bus stations close to London Bridge:

  • London Bridge Station (C)
  • London Bridge Bus Station (B)
  • London Bridge Station (S)

River Bus stations close to London Bridge:

  • London Bridge City Pier
  • Tower 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 by bus and train via THAMESLINK, SOUTHEASTERN and UNI1

To get from London Bridge to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the UNI1 bus from St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - UNI1UNI1
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    London Bridge
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Dunstan's Church, St Dunstans
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - UNI1UNI1
    Wait for bus
    UNI1
    Canterbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from London Bridge to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line UNI2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from London Bridge to Canterbury?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line UNI1.

  • Is there a direct train between London Bridge and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from London Bridge to Canterbury?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near London Bridge in Borough to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till St Pancras station near Canterbury in London.

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

    The total travel time between London Bridge in Borough and Canterbury in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near London Bridge in Borough.

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

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

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