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 2 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 Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
-
Avanti West Coast3h 59m014:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station18:34CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 14:35:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 18:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
-
Avanti West Coast4h 24m014:55ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station19:19CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 14:55:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 19:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 24m
-
Avanti West Coast3h 59m012:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station16:34CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 12:35:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 16:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
-
CrossCountry5h 8m008:26ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station13:34CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 08:26:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 13:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
-
Ryanair26h 30m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 14:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
-
Ryanair30h 10m016:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station23:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 16:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
-
EasyJet Airline27h 35m012:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 12:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
-
EasyJet Airline26h 45m013:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 13:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
-
Jet2.com11h 30m011:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station22:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 11:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/11/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury from Manchester in just 3h 59m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
-
Avanti West Coast3h 59m014:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station18:34CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 14:35:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 18:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
-
Avanti West Coast3h 59m012:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station16:34CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 12:35:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 16:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
-
Avanti West Coast4h 24m014:55ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station19:19CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 14:55:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 19:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 24m
-
CrossCountry5h 8m008:26ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station13:34CanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/11/2026 08:26:00 to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/11/2026 13:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
Fastest Trains Sunday
-
Jet2.com11h 30m011:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station22:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 11:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/11/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
-
Ryanair26h 30m014:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 14:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 30m
-
EasyJet Airline26h 45m013:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 13:35:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
-
EasyJet Airline27h 35m012:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 12:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
-
Ryanair30h 10m016:55Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station23:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 16:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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 Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Train Station or Coach Station, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at East Station, Park and Ride or Chilham Train 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 4 connections between 2 Flight and Train 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 Train from Avanti West Coast.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 Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Canterbury in just 3h 59m.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 Avanti West Coast, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline, 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 Avanti West Coast, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry
Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline and Jet2.com
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 4 connections between Flight and Train, 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 Train from Avanti West Coast.
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 3h 59m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
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!
- Trips to Manchester
- Aberdeen to Manchester
- Amsterdam to Manchester
- Barnstaple to Manchester
- Birmingham to Manchester
- Blackpool to Manchester
- Bournemouth to Manchester
- Bristol to Manchester
- Brussels to Manchester
- Coventry to Manchester
- Dundee to Manchester
- Edinburgh to Manchester
- Glasgow to Manchester
- Inverness to Manchester
- Leeds to Manchester
- Liverpool to Manchester
- London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
- London Stansted Airport to Manchester
- London to Manchester
- Luton to Manchester
- Middlesbrough to Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
- Paris to Manchester
- Sunderland to Manchester
- Torquay to Manchester
