Getting to Canterbury

By Road

The Canterbury district has excellent road links with the M20 (M25/M26) and M2 motorways close by, providing easy links to London.

By Sea

The A2 and A260 connect Canterbury with the Channel port of Dover and the Eurotunnel car shuttle terminal in Cheriton.

Passengers disembarking from the Eurostar passenger train at Ashford International will find that Canterbury is just a 20-minute rail journey away.

By Air

Gatwick Airport is around 1 ½-2 hour's drive from Canterbury Heathrow and Luton airports are approximately 2-2 ½  hours drive and Stansted and London City airports are both around 1 ½ - 2 hours away.

By Bus

The district is well served by Stagecoach East Kent buses from Canterbury Bus Station. For timetable enquiries telephone +44 (0) 8702 433 711.

National Express coaches run to Canterbury from London Victoria Coach Station. For all enquiries  tel: 08705 808 080 or check out the National Express Timetable Information website www.nationalexpress.com.

Park and Ride

Motorists visiting Canterbury are encouraged to use the city's fast and efficient Park and Ride service. For just  £2.50 a driver and up to six passengers can park their car in a purpose built car park and board one of our smart kneeling low floor buses. For more information on routes and opening times please visit www.canterbury.gov.uk/parkandride or contact Canterbury Information Centre.

For more information, please see www.canterbury.co.uk.

Canterbury Cathedral