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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Birmingham 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 7m. 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 flight costs an average of $523.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $523 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Canterbury to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Birmingham costing on average $93.
A bus is $484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Canterbury to Birmingham costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 5h 32m versus 3h 18m 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 Canterbury to Birmingham
How to get from Canterbury to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX007 · NX400
4:28 AM 5h57 Canterbury, University Of Kent 10:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX007 · NX400
4:28 AM 5h57 Canterbury, University Of Kent 10:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W33935+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
P856357:49 AM 3h06 Canterbury West (CBW) 10:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $114 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- P85627+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+
L37887+
G008556:48 AM 4h03 Canterbury West (CBW) 10:51 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $114 1 One-way 3 transfers - P85623+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Marylebone+L37400
6:11 AM 3h54 Canterbury West (CBW) 10:05 AM Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) $138 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33941+P85627+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
6:48 AM 3h08 Canterbury West (CBW) 9:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $214 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX007 · NX400
4:20 AM 6h05 Canterbury, Bus Station 10:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX007 · NX400
7:00 PM 5h45 Canterbury, University Of Kent 12:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX007 · NX400
6:50 PM 5h55 Canterbury, Bus Station 12:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Birmingham:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Birmingham costing on average $93.
A bus is $484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Canterbury to Birmingham costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, University Of Kent and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Birmingham by flight.
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