What is the best way to travel from Reading to Canterbury?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Canterbury from Reading. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Canterbury from Reading?
You can get to Canterbury with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m014:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T519:20CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 10m020:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/300:50CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express3h 50m005:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/309:45CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m007:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/311:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses today
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 55m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:45CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m014:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T519:20CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 10m020:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/300:50CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 25m020:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T500:50CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses tomorrow
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m017:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m007:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/311:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 15m018:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/322:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:20CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m002:24ReadingCentral Station07:31CanterburyEast Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 4m004:35ReadingCentral Station07:39CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 29m005:48ReadingCentral Station08:17CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 46m005:48ReadingCentral Station08:34CanterburyWest Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express4h 40m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:30CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:05CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 15m007:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 20m018:05London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 5m014:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/319:00CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express4h 40m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:30CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 15m007:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:05CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 20m018:05London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 5m014:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/319:00CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m017:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 55m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:45CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:05CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 35m010:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/315:00CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m002:24ReadingCentral Station07:31CanterburyEast Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 4m004:35ReadingCentral Station07:39CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m005:35ReadingCentral Station08:17CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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South Western Railway4h 1m005:39ReadingCentral Station09:40CanterburyEast Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
What are the fastest trips from Reading to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury from Reading in just 2h 29m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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National Express3h 50m005:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/309:45CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 10m020:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/300:50CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m007:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/311:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m014:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T519:20CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses today
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National Express4h 10m020:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/300:50CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 25m020:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T500:50CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m014:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T519:20CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 55m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:45CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses tomorrow
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 29m005:48ReadingCentral Station08:17CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 46m005:48ReadingCentral Station08:34CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 4m004:35ReadingCentral Station07:39CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m002:24ReadingCentral Station07:31CanterburyEast Station0Economy
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National Express4h 15m018:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/322:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m017:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m007:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/311:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:20CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express4h 5m014:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/319:00CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 15m007:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 20m018:05London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:05CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 40m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:30CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express4h 5m014:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/319:00CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 15m007:40London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 20m018:05London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:05CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 40m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:30CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m005:35ReadingCentral Station08:17CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 4m004:35ReadingCentral Station07:39CanterburyWest Station0Economy
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South Western Railway4h 1m005:39ReadingCentral Station09:40CanterburyEast Station0Economy
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 7m002:24ReadingCentral Station07:31CanterburyEast Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m017:55London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T522:25CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 30m012:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T517:05CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 35m010:25London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T2/315:00CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 45m007:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T511:55CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
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National Express4h 55m004:50London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - T509:45CanterburyCoach Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Reading to Canterbury
What are the most popular stations in Reading and Canterbury?
In Reading, you will usually depart from Station Road (Stop SD), University (Redlands Rd) or Tilehurst Station, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at East Station, Park and Ride or Chilham Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Canterbury from Reading? With 6 connections between 3 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Reading and Canterbury, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Canterbury in just 2h 29m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Reading and Canterbury are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Reading and Canterbury is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Lower Earley or to Blean, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Reading to Canterbury?
The most popular companies between Reading and Canterbury, are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway
All you need to know when you travel from Reading to Canterbury
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Reading to Canterbury. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Reading to Canterbury
How can I reach Canterbury from Reading?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Canterbury from Reading.
How far is Canterbury from Reading?
The distance between Reading and Canterbury is 143.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Reading and Canterbury?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 24 kgs, and a flight 35 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Reading to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Canterbury?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Canterbury in just 2h 29m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
More routes to Reading and to Canterbury
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Reading and to Canterbury. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Reading
- Bath to Reading
- Bradford to Reading
- Bridgwater to Reading
- Brighton to Reading
- Bristol Airport to Reading
- Bristol to Reading
- Canterbury to Reading
- Cardiff to Reading
- Chepstow to Reading
- Corsham to Reading
- Exeter to Reading
- Fareham to Reading
- London to Reading
- Newport (Wales) to Reading
- Plymouth to Reading
- Portsmouth to Reading
- Swansea to Reading
- Taunton to Reading
- Tiverton to Reading
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- Bath to Canterbury
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- Brighton to Canterbury
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- Derby to Canterbury
- Dover to Canterbury
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- London to Canterbury
- Plymouth to Canterbury
- Ramsgate to Canterbury
- Southampton to Canterbury
- Swansea to Canterbury
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