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Compare train and bus for Eastbourne to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $22 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 Eastbourne to Canterbury
How to get from Eastbourne to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eastbourne to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:50 AM1h44Eastbourne11:34 AMCanterbury$421One-way0 transfers
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- 9:50 AM1h44Eastbourne11:34 AMCanterbury$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:50 AM1h44Eastbourne11:34 AMCanterbury$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:50 AM1h44Eastbourne12:34 PMCanterbury$431One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Eastbourne to Canterbury
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eastbourne and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eastbourne station (EBN) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Travel with Southern to go to Canterbury by train.
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