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

From Canterbury to Tenterden by bus and train

To get from Canterbury to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Railway Station, Sturry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Headcorn station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Canterbury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tenterden on the Moovit app.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Bus Station, Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    ID C2
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Westwood Cross
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Sturry
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sturry
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headcorn
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Headcorn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Canterbury to Tenterden by bus and train via 602, SOUTHEASTERN and 12

To get from Canterbury to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 602 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Railway Station, Sturry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Headcorn station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Canterbury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tenterden on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 602602
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Bus Station, Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    ID C4
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Herne Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Sturry
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sturry
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headcorn
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Headcorn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to Tenterden

The distance between Canterbury, Ashford and Tenterden, Ashford is approximately 63.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to Tenterden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ashford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Canterbury to Tenterden

To check the bus and train schedule from Canterbury to Tenterden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Canterbury) and destination (Tenterden), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Canterbury to Tenterden by bus and train via 602, SOUTHEASTERN and 12

To get from Canterbury to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 602 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Railway Station, Sturry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Headcorn station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Canterbury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tenterden on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 602602
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Bus Station, Canterbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    ID C4
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Herne Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Sturry
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sturry
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headcorn
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Headcorn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Tenterden?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 8, Train line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 602, Train line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Tenterden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Canterbury to Tenterden?

    The 8 bus line goes from Bus Station, Canterbury station near Canterbury in London to Westwood Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Westwood Cross station near Tenterden in Ashford.

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

    The total travel time between Canterbury in London and Tenterden in Ashford by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the Bus Station, Canterbury stop near Canterbury in London.

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

    Get off the bus at the Westwood Cross stop, which is closest to Tenterden in Ashford.

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