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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Luton:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Luton costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Luton
How to get from Canterbury to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 AM3h55Canterbury7:15 AMLuton$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:20 AM3h55Canterbury7:15 AMLuton$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:20 AM3h55Canterbury7:15 AMLuton$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:20 AM3h55Canterbury8:15 AMLuton$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Luton:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Luton costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Luton by train.
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