Please arrive in Canterbury between 14.00 and 18.00 on Arrival Sunday.
Pilgrims staff are not available outside these times:
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If you are staying in Self Catering accommodation go to Parkwood Village at the
University of Kent
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If you are staying in En Suite Residential accommodation go to Elliot College at
the University of Kent at Canterbury
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If you are arriving later than 19.00 PLEASE eat
a meal beforehand. No Food is available at the University until Monday morning!
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HELP US TO HELP YOU – please email
lizzie@pilgrims.co.uk with your estimated arrival time.
TAXI TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT
WARNING: WE RECOMMEND YOU BOOK TAXIS FROM CANTERBURY - ‘BLACK TAXIS’ FROM THE
AIRPORT WILL COST £180+
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Book a private taxi (by telephone or fax) with one of the Canterbury taxi
companies below before you leave home:
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Give the taxi company your flight number, departure city, airport of arrival,
time of arrival, airport terminal number and your accommodation address from
your confirmation letter. Give them your mobile number if you have it.
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Please call the taxi company the day before you leave home to confirm your
booking – ask for the drivers’ mobile telephone number – you should call the
driver if you are delayed in the airport terminal.
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Remember to bring enough money to pay the driver a tip, approximately £5 is
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TRAVELLING BY COACH OR RAIL FROM THE AIRPORT
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There are connections to Canterbury via London by bus and train from all
London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton).
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Canterbury is also accessible by train via Ashford International from Paris,
Lille and Brussels (Eurostar).
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Direct train connections to Canterbury are also available from the ports of
Dover, Folkestone and Ramsgate.
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If you want advance information about travel to/from Canterbury by National
Express coach, visit the National Express web site on
www.gobycoach.com
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Other useful websites to help you plan your journey to/from
Canterbury:
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www.londontransport.co.uk
- Useful information for travel by underground (metro) and bus in London |
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www.nationalrail.co.uk
Timetables and fares for train travel anywhere in the UK, you can also book
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If you are planning to travel in the U.K. before or after your course, we
recommend you book ahead. Fares are cheaper if booked in advance.
DEPARTURES
Pilgrims provides information about a ‘taxi share’ for your departure. This
gives you maximum convenience at minimal costs. You organise a taxi with other
course participants who are travelling to the same airport at the same time.
Please plan to arrange your departure on last Saturday not later than 10.30 am.
MAPS
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