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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 bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. 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 $26.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $43 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 37m 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P862962:40 PM1h26London Victoria (VIC)4:06 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$211One-way0 transfers
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P862962:40 PM1h26London Victoria (VIC)4:06 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P857495:50 PM0h51London St Pancras International (STP)6:41 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$601One-way0 transfers
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P863388:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)9:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$211One-way0 transfers
P863449:10 PM1h30London Victoria (VIC)10:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$211One-way0 transfers
P8627111:10 AM1h30London Victoria (VIC)12:40 PMCanterbury East (CBE)$211One-way0 transfers
NX00711:00 PM2h10London, Victoria Coach Station1:10 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
NX0227:30 AM2h15London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 AMCanterbury, Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
NX0229:30 PM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 PMCanterbury, Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
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