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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Tonbridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Tonbridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Canterbury to Tonbridge
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Tonbridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $16 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 Tonbridge
How to get from Canterbury to Tonbridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Tonbridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P9025010:06 AM 1h00 Canterbury West (CBW) 11:06 AM Tonbridge station (TON) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P9025010:06 AM 1h00 Canterbury West (CBW) 11:06 AM Tonbridge station (TON) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P9025010:06 AM 1h00 Canterbury West (CBW) 11:06 AM Tonbridge station (TON) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P902146:05 AM 1h02 Canterbury West (CBW) 7:07 AM Tonbridge station (TON) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
P85649 · P902479:23 AM 1h13 Canterbury West (CBW) 10:36 AM Tonbridge station (TON) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
P85640 · P902408:23 AM 1h13 Canterbury West (CBW) 9:36 AM Tonbridge station (TON) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Tonbridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Tonbridge station (TON).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Tonbridge by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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