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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 244 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Canterbury
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Canterbury:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Canterbury costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
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How to get from Birmingham to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 AM 6h20 Birmingham 8:45 AM Canterbury €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:25 AM 6h20 Birmingham 8:45 AM Canterbury €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:25 AM 6h20 Birmingham 8:45 AM Canterbury €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:00 PM 6h25 Birmingham 10:25 PM Canterbury €20 1 One-way 0 transfers5:15 PM 6h35 Birmingham 11:50 PM Canterbury €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Canterbury:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Canterbury costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, University Of Kent.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
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