By Car
Canterbury is well served by
the Motorway network with both the M20 and M2 providing links
to the rest of England. There are several car parks in the centre
of Canterbury and a park and ride scheme operates with buses
running at 7-8 minute intervals from designated areas on the
outskirts of the city right into the city centre.
For information on parking in and around Canterbury visit the Canterbury Local Government information
page.
By Train
South Eastern run regular train services
from London Victoria and London Charing Cross to both Canterbury
East station and Canterbury West station. Upon arrival at either Canterbury
station the cathedral is a short walk into the city.
For more information on times of trains etc from London to Canterbury
please telephone the National Rail enquiries centre on 08457 484950
or +44 (0) 345 484590 (outside UK).
South Eastern Trains offer an all-in great value Canterbury train
ticket, which includes train travel as well as entrance to Canterbury
Cathedral, The Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction, St Augustine's
Abbey and one of Canterbury's museums.
For visitors travelling by Eurostar to Ashford there is a frequent train service running between Ashford and Canterbury West.
It is also possible to journey to Canterbury from London by steam train for more information visit the Steamdreams website at www.steamdreams.co.uk
By Coach
Canterbury is served
by Stagecoach East Kent buses from Canterbury bus station - a
5 minute walk from the Cathedral Precincts. For timetable enquiries please
telephone 08702 433711.
National Express run regular coaches from London Victoria Coach
Station (telephone 08705 808080 for more information on timetables).
By Air / Land
Canterbury is within easy reach of London, the Channel ports,
Ashford International , Kent International Airport and major London airports.
For more information on cross channel travel, visit:
www.eurotunnel.com
www.doverport.co.uk
www.eurostar.co.uk