Train from Dover to Canterbury

[chumley28540]

The train info from Dover shows prices to Canterbury East and West. West is more expensive. Which would I want to go to the town?

[dogs4fun]

The train info from Dover shows prices to Canterbury East and West. West is more expensive. Which would I want to go to the town?

 

East is the closest to Canterbury Cathedral (about a half mile from station to Cathedral).

East station is southwest of the city center & West is northwest of the city center. Both stations are within a half mile of each other.

Where in Canterbury are you wanting to visit?

[rogerstone]

Canterbury East is just 16 minutes from Dover on a fast train (quarter to the hour).

[Cshgrand]

You can use both stations. Actually it would make sense to.

 

Being at opposite ends of the town means that the path between the two is a sensible one to explore. It would take you from the city walls at the top of the town (east) where there is a newly developed retail area down towards the river and the older buildings via the Cathedral. The West Gate itself (near west station) is worth a look.

 

The return journey from Canterbury West is a slightly slower one with a change at Ramsgate (about 40 mins I think) but no different time wise than walking all the way back up town then taking the train from Canterbury East. Check with ticket office but I am sure that a return ticket should be good for both journeys as they are both Javelin trains I think.

[sacramentoox]

Canterbury East is just 16 minutes from Dover on a fast train (quarter to the hour).

 

To-day i have booked this train ride for 4 persons for only 15.80 pounds !!! It was from www.southeasternrailways.co.uk and off-peak day rate. Going after 9am and coming back after 12 noon. What a bargain. Now I will visit the Canterbury Cathedral this time for sure. Our ship will arrive in Dover on May 9th this year. Good luck, Cary:)

[Islandbuoy]

The bus works well too!