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简体中文Not yet assessed Onze lezing van de onderstaande bronnen, geen officiële beoordeling.
Stations, bridges and harbours from our guide where we hold a photo; each links to the area page that lists it.
Zonder auto
Hoe kom je er
By high-speed train
Southeastern gives 51 minutes from St Pancras to Canterbury West, around 1 hour 15 minutes to Whitstable and to Dover Priory, around 1 hour 30 minutes to Margate and under 1 hour 30 minutes to Deal. Visit Thanet gives about 85 minutes to Broadstairs. 1
Southeastern: trains to Canterbury (opens in new tab) · Southeastern: trains to Margate (opens in new tab) · Southeastern: trains to Dover (opens in new tab) · National Rail Enquiries (opens in new tab)
By mainline train
Canterbury has two stations, West and East, both a short walk from the centre. Visit Thanet says trains from London Victoria to the Thanet towns take about 1 hour 50 minutes, and from Charing Cross and Waterloo East about 2 hours. 2
Visit Canterbury: plan your journey (opens in new tab) · Visit Thanet: getting here (opens in new tab)
By ferry or Le Shuttle
White Cliffs Country says ferries cross between Dover and France in about 90 minutes, with DFDS, Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries, and that Le Shuttle takes 35 minutes between Calais and Folkestone. Some Dover routes carry vehicle passengers only: check before you book. 3
White Cliffs Country: getting here (opens in new tab) · Port of Dover (opens in new tab) · Ports and ferries (opens in new tab)
Als u er eenmaal bent
Trains along the coast
Southeastern's high-speed trains link Canterbury, Whitstable, Margate, Broadstairs, Deal and Dover, so most trips between the towns in this guide need no car. Check National Rail Enquiries for the route and any change of train.
Bussen
Stagecoach runs most local buses. In Thanet, Visit Thanet says the Loop bus links Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate up to every 8 to 10 minutes, seven days a week, and route 8 runs to Canterbury.
Wandelen en fietsen
Visit Thanet describes the Viking Coastal Trail, a 32-mile route for walkers and cyclists that joins Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate along the coast. The town centres in this guide are all compact enough to explore on foot.
Driving and parking
Canterbury's three Park and Ride sites save driving into the walled centre. Visit Thanet lists free Saturday parking at named car parks in Margate, Cliftonville, Broadstairs and Ramsgate: check the council before you rely on it.
Haltes bij elk gebied
From our area guides (Canterbury & Kent): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
Canterbury
- Canterbury West: Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (51 minutes, according to Southeastern) and trains to the coast. The Westgate, St Dunstan's and the High Street
- Canterbury East: Mainline trains to London Victoria and to Dover. The city walls, Dane John Gardens and the south of the centre
- Canterbury bus station: Stagecoach buses, including route 8 to Thanet according to Visit Thanet. St George's Street and the shopping centre
- Park and Ride: Visit Canterbury lists three Park and Ride sites. Driving in without parking in the walled centre
Whitstable
- Whitstable: Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (around 1 hour 15 minutes, according to Southeastern) and trains to Margate. The town centre and the harbour, less than 10 minutes' walk to the beach
- Harbour Street bus stops: Stagecoach buses to Canterbury and Herne Bay. Getting to Canterbury without the train
Margate and Broadstairs
- Margate: Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (around 1 hour 30 minutes, according to Southeastern) and trains from London Victoria. Main Sands, Dreamland and the seafront
- Broadstairs: Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (about 85 minutes, according to Visit Thanet). The town centre and Viking Bay
- The Loop: Stagecoach bus between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, up to every 8 to 10 minutes according to Visit Thanet. Moving between the towns without a car
- Viking Coastal Trail: A 32-mile walking and cycling route round Thanet, according to Visit Thanet. Walking or cycling between the bays
Deal
- Deal: Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (under 1 hour 30 minutes, according to Southeastern). The High Street and the seafront
- Walmer: High-speed trains on the same line, according to White Cliffs Country. Walmer Castle and the south end of the seafront
- Local buses: Stagecoach runs local buses, according to White Cliffs Country. Dover and Sandwich
Dover
- Dover Priory: Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (around 1 hour 15 minutes, according to Southeastern). The town centre, about 2 miles from the white cliffs visitor centre
- Port of Dover: Ferries to France with DFDS, Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries, according to White Cliffs Country. Crossings to Calais and Dunkirk
- Pencester Road bus terminal: Stagecoach buses, according to White Cliffs Country. Deal and Canterbury
Hier worden geen dienstregelingen of tarieven gekopieerd: controleer de vervoerder of Traveline voor de dag waarop u reist. Taxi's en ritdiensten-apps zijn in de meeste steden beschikbaar, maar we hebben geen gebrongegevens over de dekking op het platteland, dus reken er niet op dat u er op korte termijn een vindt.
Met de auto
By car and coach
Visit Canterbury says the city is served by the M2 and has three Park and Ride sites. National Express coaches run from London Victoria Coach Station to the Thanet towns in about 2 hours, according to Visit Thanet. 2
Algemene regels (links rijden, rijbewijzen, rotondes, snelheidslimieten in mph, parkeren, tol, elektrisch laden): Rijden in Groot-Brittannië. Laadpunten: Zapmap (opent in nieuw tabblad).
Van en naar andere regio's
Hemelsbrede afstand vanaf onze regiocentra, en de snelste treintijd die National Rail op zijn bestemmingspagina's publiceert (geen dienstregeling; er kan een overstap bij zitten). Waar we geen cijfer vonden, zeggen we dat. De volledige tabel staat bij reizen tussen regio's.
| Van of naar | Hemelsbreed | Snelste trein (National Rail) | Notes |
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Cijfers opgehaald op 25 okt 2026 voor de gegevens over intercityverbindingen. Dienstregelingen veranderen.
Officiële links
- Southeastern (opens in new tab): high-speed and mainline trains in Kent
- Visit Canterbury: plan your journey (opens in new tab): trains, Park and Ride, visitor information centre
- Visit Thanet: getting here (opens in new tab): Margate and Broadstairs by rail, coach and road
- White Cliffs Country: getting here and getting around (opens in new tab): Dover and Deal, ferries, buses
- Port of Dover (opens in new tab): ferry and cruise terminals
- Stagecoach: plan a journey (opens in new tab): local buses in east Kent
More on Canterbury & Kent: Canterbury & Kent guide · how to get there
Veelgestelde vragen
Can I get around Canterbury & Kent without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Canterbury & Kent. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Canterbury & Kent?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Canterbury & Kent in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.