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Compare train and bus for London to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Canterbury
Compare the available ways to get from London to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 22m by train vs 1h 37m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€29) vs $42 (€35)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Canterbury
How to get from London to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX00710:30 PM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX00710:30 PM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P857495:50 PM0h51London St Pancras International (STP)6:41 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P862972:40 PM1h27London Victoria (VIC)4:07 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$141One-way0 transfers
- P862932:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)3:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$141One-way0 transfers
- P863388:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)9:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$141One-way0 transfers
- NX0079:30 AM2h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:55 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
- NX0228:30 PM2h25London, Victoria Coach Station10:55 PMCanterbury, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
- NX0072:00 PM2h30London, Victoria Coach Station4:30 PMCanterbury, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express.
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