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How to travel from Bristol to Canterbury

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Canterbury

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €51.

Distance: 159 miles (256 km)

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Bus
Train

€19

Average price

Cheapest

€96

Average price

5h 33m

Average total duration

5h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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from Bristol to Canterbury

How to get from Bristol to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
04:45PM6h05
Bristol
10:50PMCanterbury
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:45PM6h05
Bristol
10:50PMCanterbury
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:30PM5h40
Bristol
12:10AMCanterbury
$251One-way
0 transfers

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