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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, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to Headcorn station. Next, take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Headcorn station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headcorn
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Headcorn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    21 min
  • 7
    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 SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHERN and 312

To get from Canterbury to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to Ashford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 312 bus from Railway Station, Rye station to The Vine, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 312312
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Rye
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rye
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Rye
    ID C
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Tenterden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Vine, Tenterden
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    460 m • 6 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 55.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 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.

Public transport stations close to Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Orange Street, Ashford and the nearest public transport station is Whitefriars, Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Whitefriars, Canterbury
  • Magistrates Court, Canterbury
  • Westgate Towers, St Dunstans

Public transport stations close to Tenterden, Ashford

Tenterden is located at Eastwell Meadows, Ashford and the nearest public transport station is Shrubcote Green, Tenterden.

Bus stations close to Tenterden:

  • Shrubcote Green, Tenterden
  • Appledore Road, Tenterden
  • Lime Hill, Tenterden

Alternative route from Canterbury to Tenterden by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHERN and 312

To get from Canterbury to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to Ashford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 312 bus from Railway Station, Rye station to The Vine, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 312312
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Rye
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rye
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Rye
    ID C
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 312312
    Wait for bus
    312
    Tenterden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Vine, Tenterden
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 312.

  • Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Tenterden?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canterbury to Tenterden?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Canterbury West station near Canterbury in Canterbury to London Charing Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till London Charing Cross station near Tenterden in Ashford.

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

    The total travel time between Canterbury in Canterbury and Tenterden in Ashford by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Canterbury West station near Canterbury in Canterbury.

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

    Get off the train at the London Charing Cross stop, which is closest to Tenterden in Ashford.