What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Canterbury?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Trains for the journey to Canterbury from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look 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 get to Canterbury with just $81 by taking a Flight from Ryanair, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Ryanair12h 15m07:40 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:55 AMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 7:40:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Vueling Airlines10h 25m09:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:55 AMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 9:30:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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EasyJet Airline20h 50m07:20 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport4:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 7:20:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
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R Airlines23h 55m04:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station4:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 4:15:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
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Jet2.com13h 20m06:30 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:50 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 6:30:00 AM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Avanti West Coast4h 5m09:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:19 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 9:14:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m010:34 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station2:34 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 10:34:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Avanti West Coast4h 5m010:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station2:19 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 10:14:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m08:34 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:34 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 8:34:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 12:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m09:34 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:34 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 9:34:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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EasyJet Airline23h 50m08:20 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 8:20:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
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Ryanair28h 20m03:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 3:50:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 20m
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Ryanair25h 20m06:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 6:50:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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Thomson Airways26h 45m05:25 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thomson Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 5:25:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
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Jet2.com30h 15m04:55 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station11:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 4:55:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
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What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury from Manchester in just 4h 0m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Vueling Airlines10h 25m09:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:55 AMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 9:30:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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Ryanair12h 15m07:40 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:55 AMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 7:40:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Jet2.com13h 20m06:30 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:50 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 6:30:00 AM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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EasyJet Airline20h 50m07:20 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport4:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 7:20:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
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R Airlines23h 55m04:15 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station4:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 4:15:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m010:34 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station2:34 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 10:34:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m08:34 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:34 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 8:34:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 12:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Avanti West Coast4h 0m09:34 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:34 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 9:34:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Avanti West Coast4h 5m09:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:19 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 9:14:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Avanti West Coast4h 5m010:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station2:19 PMCanterburyWest Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 10:14:00 AM to West Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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EasyJet Airline23h 50m08:20 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 8:20:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
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Ryanair25h 20m06:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 6:50:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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Thomson Airways26h 45m05:25 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thomson Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 5:25:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
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Ryanair28h 20m03:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 3:50:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 20m
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Jet2.com30h 15m04:55 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station11:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/16/2026 4:55:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
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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 Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Train Station or Victoria Station, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at Chilham Train Station, Park and Ride 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 7 connections between 1 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 $81 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 Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Canterbury in just 4h 0m.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
Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Jet2.com and 3 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 7 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 206.8 miles.
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 $81 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 4h 0m 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!
