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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$90 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Canterbury
How to get from Cambridge to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P755999:12 AM2h22Cambridge station (CBG)11:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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P75541 · P732389:21 AM2h58Cambridge station (CBG)12:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$581One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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P755999:12 AM2h22Cambridge station (CBG)11:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$631One-way1 transfer
Other options
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P75541 · P732389:42 AM2h37Cambridge station (CBG)12:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$651One-way2 transfers
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P755998:51 AM2h43Cambridge station (CBG)11:34 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$721One-way1 transfer
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P75544 · P732448:21 AM2h58Cambridge station (CBG)11:19 AMCanterbury West (CBW)$761One-way2 transfers
NX491 · NX02211:50 AM7h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:10 PMCanterbury, University Of Kent$621One-way1 transfer
NX491 · NX02211:50 AM7h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:20 PMCanterbury, Bus Station$621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Canterbury:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Canterbury costing on average $83 (€66).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
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