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Compare train and bus for Gravesend to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Gravesend to Canterbury:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gravesend to Canterbury costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 1h 2m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gravesend to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gravesend to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 PM1h05Gravesend11:50 PMCanterbury$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 PM1h05Gravesend11:50 PMCanterbury$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:45 PM1h05Gravesend11:50 PMCanterbury$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:45 PM1h05Gravesend10:50 PMCanterbury$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Canterbury:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gravesend to Canterbury costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gravesend station (GRV) and arrive in Canterbury East (CBE).
- Buses mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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