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Cities Near Canterbury

Cities near Canterbury, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ashford, Folkestone, Margate. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Canterbury, UK is Ashford, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Ashford13 mi / 21 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Folkestone14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Margate15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Gillingham24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Maidstone24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Gravesend33 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Basildon33 mi / 54 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Clacton-on-Sea35 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Hastings37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Canterbury

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ashford, Folkestone, Margate, Southend-on-Sea, Gillingham. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Canterbury include Ashford, Folkestone, Margate, Southend-on-Sea, Gillingham. The closest is Ashford, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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