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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 87 km
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€34 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 17 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 Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, St. Georges Lane.
- 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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