How to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool

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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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Driving

$35

Average price

Cheapest

$114

Average price

$122

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 55m

Average total duration

8h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 21m

Onboard

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30m

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5h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Canterbury to Liverpool among Omio's users.

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from Canterbury to Liverpool

How to get from Canterbury to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX007 · NX540
    9:00 AM9h25
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    6:25 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX007 · NX540
    9:00 AM9h25
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    6:25 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33190+SoutheasternJ90147+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston
    12:29 PM4h35
    Canterbury East (CBE)
    5:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $1161One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SoutheasternJ90155+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33352
    8:29 AM4h49
    Canterbury East (CBE)
    1:18 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $1161One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33039+SoutheasternJ90149 · J90050+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Euston
    11:29 AM4h52
    Canterbury East (CBE)
    4:21 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $1161One-way
    3 transfers
  • SoutheasternJ90149+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33126
    11:29 AM4h35
    Canterbury East (CBE)
    4:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $1391One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007 · NX540
    2:25 PM10h40
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    1:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX022 · NX540
    10:50 AM11h00
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    9:50 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX007 · NX540
    6:10 AM8h55
    Canterbury, Bus Station
    3:05 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Liverpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Canterbury and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Canterbury to Liverpool is approximately 225 miles (363 km).
The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Liverpool is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Canterbury to Liverpool:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Canterbury to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Liverpool by train.
Omio customers who travel from Canterbury to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.

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