How to get from Canterbury to East Croydon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Canterbury to East Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the UNI1 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Westgate Towers, St Dunstans station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UNI1UNI1
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Bus Station, Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UNI1UNI1
    Wait for bus
    UNI1
    University Of Kent
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westgate Towers, St Dunstans
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    55 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Canterbury to East Croydon in Croydon, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to St Pancras station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is £5.10.

113min£5.10
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to East Croydon

The distance between Canterbury, Croydon and East Croydon, Croydon is approximately 83.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to East Croydon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Canterbury

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

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Bus Station, Canterbury

Public transport stations close to East Croydon, Croydon

East Croydon is located at East Croydon, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon.

Train stations close to East Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to East Croydon:

  • Fairfield Halls (KD)
  • East Croydon Station (E7)
  • Fairfield Halls (Z1)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Canterbury to East Croydon in Croydon, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to St Pancras station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is £5.10.

113min£5.10
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 5
    Ride to train station East Croydon
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line UNI1, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and East Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Canterbury to East Croydon?

    The UNI1 bus line goes from Bus Station, Canterbury station near Canterbury in London to University Of Kent station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till University Of Kent station near East Croydon in Croydon.

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

    The total travel time between Canterbury in London and East Croydon in Croydon by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Canterbury to get to East Croydon?

    Get on the UNI1 bus from the Bus Station, Canterbury stop near Canterbury in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Canterbury and East Croydon?

    Get off the bus at the University Of Kent station, which is closest to East Croydon in Croydon.

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