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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Brighton to Canterbury:
A bus is $14 (€11) 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 18m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.87 (€-12.01). The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 6:27 PM6h23Brighton12:50 AMCanterbury$221One-way0 transfers
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- 6:27 PM6h23Brighton12:50 AMCanterbury$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:27 PM6h23Brighton12:50 AMCanterbury$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:27 PM6h43Brighton12:10 AMCanterbury$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Canterbury:
A bus is $14 (€11) 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 18m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus 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, Southern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express, Brighton & Hove to go to Canterbury by bus.
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