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Find Your Way

Canterbury Cathedral lies at the centre of the historic city of Canterbury in the heart of Kent. Whether you are coming by Car, Train or Plane we can help you find your way.

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

Southeastern has introduced a High Speed rail service with a journey time of under an hour from London St Pancras to Canterbury West station. For information please visit www.southeasternrailway.co.uk.

Southeastern also runs 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 about trains from London to Canterbury please contact National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Tel: 08457 48 49 50 or +44 20 7278 5240 (outside UK).

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, 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