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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 zł127 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. 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 zł127, while a train costs an average of zł199.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł127 Average price Cheapest | zł199 Average price | zł321 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Birmingham:
A bus is zł215 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Birmingham costing on average zł347.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around zł132 compared to roughly zł321 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł189. The journey takes 5h 28m 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.
- NX022 · NX4228:03 PM6h27Canterbury, University Of Kent2:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX022 · NX4228:03 PM6h27Canterbury, University Of Kent2:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W33766+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
P856994:23 PM3h03Canterbury West (CBW)7:26 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł2481One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W33408+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P8567512:23 PM3h04Canterbury West (CBW)3:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł1841One-way2 transfers
- J09724+W33739+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston8:19 AM4h29Canterbury East (CBE)12:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł2021One-way2 transfers
- W33449+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+P856408:23 AM3h04Canterbury West (CBW)11:27 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)zł2481One-way2 transfers
- NX022 · NX4227:55 PM6h35Canterbury, Bus Station2:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1491One-way1 transfer
- NX007 · NX4006:00 PM6h25Canterbury, University Of Kent12:25 AMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1611One-way1 transfer
- NX007 · NX4005:50 PM6h35Canterbury, Bus Station12:25 AMBirmingham, Coach Stationzł1611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Birmingham:
A bus is zł67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Birmingham costing on average zł199.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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 Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
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