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Travel
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If possible, please plan to arrive in Canterbury
after 14.00 on the Arrival Day published in your brochure.
You may use either of these travel options:
OPTION 1: INDEPENDENT TRAVEL BY PRIVATE TAXI
The following is a list of Taxi companies in Canterbury.
Dial +44 1227 followed by one of the numbers below.
Book a private taxi (by telephone or fax) with one of
the Canterbury
taxi companies opposite before you leave home.
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.
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"Chestfield Cars (Tel: 371371/Fax: 743158) - Heathrow
approx. £80.00, Gatwick approx. £60.00,
Ashford £25.00 |
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Pro Cabs (Tel: 478338/Fax: 479747) - Heathrow
approx. £70.00, Gatwick approx. £60.00,
Ashford £26.00 |
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BJC (Tel: 788799/Fax: 478798) - Heathrow approx.
£80.00, Gatwick approx. £60.00, Ashford
£25.00 |
A tip for the driver (approximately £5) is acceptable
but not obligatory. Warning: we recommend booking the
taxis above - 'Black Taxis' from the airport will cost
£170+.
OPTION 2: INDEPENDENT TRAVEL BY TRAIN/BUS
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There are direct 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, please call
(from outside the U.K.) +44 8705 808080. Lines are
open from 08.00 to 22.00 (U.K. times) 7 days a week.
Alternatively visit the National Express website
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Other useful websites to help you plan your journey to/from
Canterbury:
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www.londontransport.co.uk.
This website provides useful information for travel
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www.railtrack.co.uk.
This excellent website provides timetables and fares
for train travel anywhere in the U.K. You can also
book tickets online. If you are planning to travel
in the U.K. before or after your course, we recommend
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DEPARTURES
Pilgrims will help you to arrange taxis to the airports
with your fellow course participants - you share the cost
of the taxi.
To request more information or to register, please contact
Sales at Pilgrims. Alternatively, you can register online
by clicking here. |
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