Travel Information to Canterbury from London
| 87 km | |
| Train or coach | |
| €11 - €18 | |
| Coach • €11 • 1 h 34 min | |
| Train • €18 • 54 min | |
| National Express or Southeastern |
Travel 87 km by train or coach from London to Canterbury. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Canterbury.
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How to get from London to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Canterbury
Travel to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Canterbury.

There are 2 options to travel between London and Canterbury including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from London to Canterbury is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €11 compared to other travel options to Canterbury:
A coach is €7 less than a train with an average ticket price of €18 from London to Canterbury.
The fastest way to get to Canterbury from London is by train with an average travel time of 54 min.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 1 h 34 min of travel time.
The distance from London to Canterbury is approximately 87 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Canterbury is:
- 21 coaches a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Canterbury from London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Canterbury:
- Coaches mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Canterbury, St. Georges Lane.
- Trains mostly leave from London St Pancras International and tend to arrive in Canterbury West.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Canterbury:
- You can travel between London and Canterbury by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €11 with National Express from London to Canterbury.
- You can travel from London to Canterbury by train with Southeastern or Thameslink. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €18 with Southeastern from London to Canterbury.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Canterbury with the following travel companies:
- You can find 20 direct coaches per day to Canterbury with National Express.
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Canterbury with Southeastern.
Direct services to Canterbury tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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