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4.6Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to London
How to get from Canterbury to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P862217:47 PM1h34Canterbury East (CBE)9:21 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P862217:47 PM1h34Canterbury East (CBE)9:21 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P856266:49 AM0h53Canterbury West (CBW)7:42 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P86213_P862146:47 PM1h35Canterbury East (CBE)8:22 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$181One-way0 transfers
- P86204_P862055:47 PM1h36Canterbury East (CBE)7:23 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$181One-way0 transfers
- P90245_P902469:33 AM1h40Canterbury West (CBW)11:13 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$181One-way0 transfers
NX0227:55 PM1h55Canterbury, Bus Station9:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers- NX0075:50 PM2h30Canterbury, Bus Station8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
- NX0078:50 AM2h30Canterbury, Bus Station11:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to London costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to London costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and London 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 London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
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