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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€24 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to London costing on average €24.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to London
How to get from Canterbury to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P8615310:47 AM1h34Canterbury East (CBE)12:21 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
P8615310:47 AM1h34Canterbury East (CBE)12:21 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P856266:49 AM0h53Canterbury West (CBW)7:42 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€421One-way0 transfers
Other options
P9025511:06 AM1h35Canterbury West (CBW)12:41 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)€101One-way0 transfers
P9024910:03 AM1h38Canterbury West (CBW)11:41 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)€111One-way0 transfers
P85658 · P9025210:21 AM1h50Canterbury West (CBW)12:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)€121One-way1 transfer
NX0227:55 PM1h55Canterbury, Bus Station9:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
NX0075:50 PM2h30Canterbury, Bus Station8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
NX02212:50 PM2h30Canterbury, Bus Station3:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to London costing on average €24.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to London by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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