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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. 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 $61, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Canterbury:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Canterbury costing on average $72 (€60).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.46 (€-21.81). The journey takes 5h 30m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Colchester to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:30 PM7h20Colchester11:50 PMCanterbury$781One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM7h20Colchester11:50 PMCanterbury$781One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM7h20Colchester11:50 PMCanterbury$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Canterbury:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Canterbury costing on average $72 (€60).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
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