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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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$31 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Canterbury to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Canterbury to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Canterbury to London costing on average $12 (€9).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 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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