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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Gravesend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Gravesend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Canterbury to Gravesend
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Gravesend, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Gravesend:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Gravesend costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€19. The journey takes 56m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Canterbury to Gravesend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Gravesend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:50 PM 1h10 Canterbury 2:00 PM Gravesend €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:50 PM 1h10 Canterbury 2:00 PM Gravesend €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:50 PM 1h10 Canterbury 2:00 PM Gravesend €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Gravesend:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Gravesend costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Gravesend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury East (CBE) and arrive in Gravesend station (GRV).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gravesend by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Gravesend by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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