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Compare train and bus for Horley to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Horley to Canterbury:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Canterbury costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Canterbury
How to get from Horley to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX025 · NX0077:25 PM5h45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1:10 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX025 · NX0077:25 PM5h45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1:10 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NXA2 · NX0224:45 AM4h45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North9:30 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$451One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX025 · NX0076:10 AM5h45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North11:55 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX0077:10 PM6h00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1:10 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX0075:55 AM6h00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South11:55 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Canterbury:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Canterbury costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, Metrobus to go to Canterbury by bus.
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