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Compare train and bus for Gravesend to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Gravesend to Canterbury
Compare the available ways to get from Gravesend to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Canterbury:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Canterbury costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16 (-€13). The journey takes 54m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Gravesend to Canterbury
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P85322 · P86255
9:21 AM 1h20 Gravesend station (GRV) 10:41 AM Canterbury East (CBE) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- P85322 · P86255
9:21 AM 1h20 Gravesend station (GRV) 10:41 AM Canterbury East (CBE) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- P85124 · P85653
10:45 AM 0h51 Gravesend station (GRV) 11:36 AM Canterbury West (CBW) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- P85319 · P86248
8:22 AM 1h19 Gravesend station (GRV) 9:41 AM Canterbury East (CBE) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - P85330 · P85910 · P89012
9:47 AM 1h32 Gravesend station (GRV) 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) $39 1 One-way 2 transfers - P85323 · P85636
8:45 AM 0h52 Gravesend station (GRV) 9:37 AM Canterbury West (CBW) $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX022
9:45 PM 1h10 Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre 10:55 PM Canterbury, Bus Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
12:50 PM 1h15 Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre 2:05 PM Canterbury, Bus Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
6:05 PM 1h15 Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre 7:20 PM Canterbury, Bus Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Canterbury:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Canterbury costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Canterbury by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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