Travel from UK airports

The University organises airport pick up from the Gatwick and Heathrow airports to the Canterbury campus on the weekend before September orientation. Students will be contacted about this service prior to arrival.

Gatwick Airport to London Victoria The Gatwick Express runs every 15 minutes non stop to London Victoria. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes. Southern Railway also run direct to London Victoria from Gatwick Airport. The National Express operates coach services from Heathrow and Gatwick to London Victoria coach station.

Heathrow Airport to London Victoria The Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of 15 minutes to reach London Paddington Station. Students will then have to take the London Underground on the Circle and District Line to London Victoria.

London Victoria to Canterbury National Express operates a coach service from London Victoria Coach station to Canterbury bus station. Alternatively, train services are available from Victoria train station to Canterbury East or Canterbury West.

Further information

• Maps - Links to London and the EU
• Book a taxi - From the airport to a UK University of Kent campus
• Book a coach - From the airport to the Canterbury campus