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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Canterbury:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Canterbury costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Canterbury
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.
- NX541 · NX0076:45 PM6h18Birmingham, Coach Station1:03 AMCanterbury, University Of Kent$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX541 · NX0076:45 PM6h18Birmingham, Coach Station1:03 AMCanterbury, University Of Kent$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W33910+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+
P8568312:21 PM3h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$521One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W33922+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+P856891:21 PM3h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$521One-way2 transfers
- W33937+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+P89042 · P8594212:47 PM3h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$671One-way3 transfers
- L37998+Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+P856951:45 PM3h49Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)5:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$1021One-way2 transfers
- NX541 · NX0073:50 PM6h25Birmingham, Coach Station10:15 PMCanterbury, University Of Kent$361One-way1 transfer
- NX400 · NX0075:20 AM6h25Birmingham, Coach Station11:45 AMCanterbury, University Of Kent$361One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX0076:45 PM6h25Birmingham, Coach Station1:10 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Canterbury:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Canterbury costing on average $85 (€70).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, FlixBus to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast to go to Canterbury by train.
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