What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Canterbury?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Trains to Canterbury from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Canterbury from Manchester?
You can reach Canterbury with just £57 by taking a Flight from Ryanair, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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EasyJet Airline10h 30m021:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station08:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 21:30:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Vueling Airlines24h 50m020:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:45London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 20:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
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Ryanair15h 45m016:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station08:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 16:15:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
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Jet2.com22h 50m016:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station15:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 16:30:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
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R Airlines22h 0m017:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station15:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 17:20:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Ryanair16h 0m005:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport21:45London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 05:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
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Vueling Airlines11h 55m009:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:45London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 09:50:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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EasyJet Airline15h 50m018:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station10:25London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 18:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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Skyscanner19h 55m019:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station15:10London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 19:15:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
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Thomson Airways11h 20m007:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thomson Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 07:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £152 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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R Airlines13h 0m018:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station07:55London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 18:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Ryanair24h 10m019:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:35London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 19:25:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
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Jet2.com15h 20m016:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station07:55London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 16:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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EasyJet Airline12h 45m019:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station07:55London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 19:10:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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Vueling Airlines22h 40m020:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:35London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 20:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
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Ryanair21h 20m014:00Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport11:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 14:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
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EasyJet Airline28h 40m006:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport11:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 06:40:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 40m
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Vueling Airlines14h 25m020:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station11:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 20:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
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Jet2.com26h 50m017:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:50London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 17:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
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Thomson Airways26h 45m017:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:50London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thomson Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 17:05:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury from Manchester in just 10h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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EasyJet Airline10h 30m021:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station08:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 21:30:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
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Ryanair15h 45m016:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station08:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 16:15:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
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R Airlines22h 0m017:20Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station15:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 17:20:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
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Jet2.com22h 50m016:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station15:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 16:30:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
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Vueling Airlines24h 50m020:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:45London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 20:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
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Thomson Airways11h 20m007:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thomson Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 07:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £152 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Vueling Airlines11h 55m009:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station21:45London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 09:50:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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EasyJet Airline15h 50m018:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station10:25London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 18:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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Ryanair16h 0m005:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport21:45London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 05:45:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
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Skyscanner19h 55m019:15Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station15:10London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 19:15:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
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EasyJet Airline12h 45m019:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station07:55London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 19:10:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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R Airlines13h 0m018:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station07:55London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 18:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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Jet2.com15h 20m016:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station07:55London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 16:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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Vueling Airlines22h 40m020:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:35London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 20:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
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Ryanair24h 10m019:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:35London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 19:25:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
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Vueling Airlines14h 25m020:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station11:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 20:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
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Ryanair21h 20m014:00Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport11:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 14:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
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Thomson Airways26h 45m017:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:50London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thomson Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 17:05:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
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Jet2.com26h 50m017:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station19:50London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 17:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
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EasyJet Airline28h 40m006:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport11:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 06:40:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 40m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to Canterbury
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Canterbury?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Train Station, Shudehill Interchange or Victoria Station, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at Sturry Train Station, West Station or East 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 Manchester? With 5 connections between 1 Train and Flight 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 Manchester and Canterbury, you can pay as low as £57 with a Flight from Ryanair.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 Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Canterbury in just 10h 30m.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 Manchester and Canterbury are EasyJet Airline, Vueling Airlines and Ryanair, 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 Manchester 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 Salford or to Blean, and look at flights from Liverpool 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 Manchester to Canterbury?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Canterbury, are EasyJet Airline, Vueling Airlines and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Vueling Airlines, Ryanair and 4 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Canterbury
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester 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 Manchester to Canterbury
How can I reach Canterbury from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Flight, with which you can get to Canterbury from Manchester.
How far is Canterbury from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Canterbury is 332.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester 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 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 57 kgs, and a flight 82 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury with just £57 by taking a Flight from Ryanair.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester 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 10h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.
More routes to Manchester and to Canterbury
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Canterbury. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
