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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$44 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m 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 Brighton to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Canterbury:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Canterbury costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express, Brighton & Hove to go to Canterbury by bus.
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