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Compare train and bus for London to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Canterbury
How to get from London to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P863388:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)9:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P863388:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)9:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P857485:20 PM0h51London St Pancras International (STP)6:11 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P863327:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)8:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)€151One-way0 transfers
- P890787:39 PM1h42London Bridge (LBG)9:21 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€151One-way0 transfers
- P863449:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)10:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)€171One-way0 transfers
- NX00711:00 PM2h10London, Victoria Coach Station1:10 AMCanterbury, Bus Station€211One-way0 transfers
- NX0227:30 AM2h15London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 AMCanterbury, Bus Station€211One-way0 transfers
- NX0229:30 PM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 PMCanterbury, Bus Station€211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Canterbury by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express.
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