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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 225 miles (363 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Liverpool:
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Liverpool costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Liverpool
How to get from Canterbury to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX007 · NX5409:00 AM9h25Canterbury, Bus Station6:25 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX007 · NX5409:00 AM9h25Canterbury, Bus Station6:25 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W33190+
J90147+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston12:29 PM4h35Canterbury East (CBE)5:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1161One-way2 transfers
Other options
J90155+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W333528:29 AM4h49Canterbury East (CBE)1:18 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1161One-way2 transfers
W33039+
J90149 · J90050+
Tube from London Victoria to London Euston11:29 AM4h52Canterbury East (CBE)4:21 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1161One-way3 transfers
J90149+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W3312611:29 AM4h35Canterbury East (CBE)4:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1391One-way2 transfers
NX007 · NX5402:25 PM10h40Canterbury, Bus Station1:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$381One-way1 transfer
NX022 · NX54010:50 AM11h00Canterbury, Bus Station9:50 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$391One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NX5406:10 AM8h55Canterbury, Bus Station3:05 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Liverpool:
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Liverpool costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Liverpool by train.
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