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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to London
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 train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Canterbury to London
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Canterbury to London costing on average $36 (€31).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 26m by train vs 1h 35m by car) and roughly $34 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $67 (€57)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel 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.
- P86141_P86142
9:19 AM 1h32 Canterbury East (CBE) 10:51 AM London Victoria (VIC) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P86141_P86142
9:19 AM 1h32 Canterbury East (CBE) 10:51 AM London Victoria (VIC) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P85635
7:49 AM 0h54 Canterbury West (CBW) 8:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P86213_P86214
6:47 PM 1h34 Canterbury East (CBE) 8:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - P86201
5:17 PM 1h34 Canterbury East (CBE) 6:51 PM London Victoria (VIC) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - P86197
4:47 PM 1h35 Canterbury East (CBE) 6:22 PM London Victoria (VIC) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:55 PM 1h55 Canterbury, Bus Station 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
10:50 AM 2h30 Canterbury, Bus Station 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
12:50 PM 2h30 Canterbury, Bus Station 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Canterbury to London costing on average $36 (€31).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 26 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, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express.
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