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How to get from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East by Tube and train?

From Terminal 3 to Canterbury East by Tube and train

To get from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East in Canterbury, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 train lines: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Faversham station to Cantebury East Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Terminal 3
    Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Faversham
    66 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dover Priory
  • 7
    Ride to train station Cantebury East Station
    Ride to train station
    Cantebury East Station
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East by Tube and train via HEATHROW EXPRESS, CIRCLE and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East in Canterbury, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CIRCLE Tube 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 52 min.

172min
Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Terminal 3
    Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK
  • 2
    Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    HEATHROW EXPRESS
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dover Priory
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cantebury East Station
    Ride to train station
    Cantebury East Station
    113 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East

The distance between Terminal 3, Canterbury and Canterbury East, Canterbury is approximately 128.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Canterbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is located at Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK, Canterbury and the nearest public transport station is Hatton Cross.

Tube stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Hatton Cross

Train stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Heathrow

Public transport stations close to Canterbury East, Canterbury

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

Bus stations close to Canterbury East:

  • Bus Station, Canterbury
  • Martyrs' Field Road, Wincheap
  • York Road, Wincheap

Alternative route from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East by Tube and train via HEATHROW EXPRESS, CIRCLE and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East in Canterbury, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CIRCLE Tube 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 52 min.

172min
Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Terminal 3
    Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK
  • 2
    Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    HEATHROW EXPRESS
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dover Priory
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cantebury East Station
    Ride to train station
    Cantebury East Station
    113 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line HEATHROW EXPRESS, Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Terminal 3 and Canterbury East?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East?

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Arnos Grove station near Terminal 3 in Heathrow to King's Cross St. Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till King's Cross St. Pancras station near Canterbury East in Canterbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 3 to Canterbury East by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Terminal 3 in Heathrow and Canterbury East in Canterbury by Tube and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Terminal 3 to get to Canterbury East?

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Arnos Grove station near Terminal 3 in Heathrow.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Terminal 3 and Canterbury East?

    Get off the Tube at the King's Cross St. Pancras station, which is closest to Canterbury East in Canterbury.