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Compare bus and train for Luton to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Canterbury
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Canterbury:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Canterbury costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Canterbury
How to get from Luton to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 4h50 Luton 11:50 PM Canterbury $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 4h50 Luton 11:50 PM Canterbury $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 4h50 Luton 11:50 PM Canterbury $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:40 AM 5h15 Luton 10:55 AM Canterbury $35 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 PM 4h50 Luton 12:50 AM Canterbury $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Canterbury:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Canterbury costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Luton Airport (LUA) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 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.
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