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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Canterbury
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Canterbury:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Canterbury costing on average $99 (€83).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $78 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€34). The journey takes 5h 28m versus 3h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Canterbury
How to get from Bristol to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:00 AM3h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$731One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- C01231+P85666+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:00 AM3h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$731One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C01231+P85666+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:00 AM3h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$731One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C32960+P85679+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International11:00 AM3h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$731One-way2 transfers
- C01232+P85673+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International10:00 AM3h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$731One-way2 transfers
- C32965+P85691+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International1:00 PM3h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$731One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Canterbury:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Canterbury costing on average $99 (€83).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
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