How to travel from Canterbury to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 76 miles (123 km)

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$36

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Cheapest

$78

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$41

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

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2h 9m

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1h 39m

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1h 56m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Southeastern

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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 Luton is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Luton:

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Luton costing on average $78 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 43m.

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

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from Canterbury to Luton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    3:20 AM3h55
    Canterbury
    7:15 AMLuton
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    3:20 AM3h55
    Canterbury
    7:15 AMLuton
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    3:20 AM3h55
    Canterbury
    7:15 AMLuton
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    5:10 AM4h05
    Canterbury
    9:15 AMLuton
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Luton

Travel to Luton 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 Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Canterbury and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Canterbury to Luton is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Luton:

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Luton costing on average $78 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Canterbury to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 43m.

The distance from Canterbury to Luton is approximately 76 miles (123 km).
The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Luton is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Luton 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 Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Canterbury to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Canterbury to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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