How to travel from Luton to Canterbury

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Travel Information to Canterbury from Luton

Distance76 miles (123 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$24 - $56
Cheapest modeBus • $24 (€21) • 4 h 5 min
Fastest modeTrain • $56 (€50) • 1 h 38 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Southeastern

Travel 76 miles (123 km) by train or bus to Canterbury from Luton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Luton to Canterbury.

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from Luton to Canterbury

How to get from Luton to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNXA31 · NX022
08:30AM4h55
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
01:25PMCanterbury, University Of Kent
$481One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNXA2 · NX007
08:30PM4h33
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
01:03AMCanterbury, University Of Kent
$421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressNX422 · NX022
05:40AM3h55
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
09:35AMCanterbury, University Of Kent
$501One-way
1 transfer

Other options

National ExpressLU757 · NX022
08:20AM5h15
Luton, Station Interchange
01:35PMCanterbury, Rhodaus Town (Canterbury East Rail Station)
$491One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX007
09:45AM5h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
03:05PMCanterbury, University Of Kent
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX007
06:40AM5h05
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
11:45AMCanterbury, University Of Kent
$451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Canterbury

Travel to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Canterbury.

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There are 2 ways to get from Luton to Canterbury: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Canterbury is a bus with an average price of $24 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Canterbury:

Taking a bus costs $32 (€29) less than taking a train, which costs on average $56 (€50) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Luton to Canterbury is by train, which takes on average 1 h 38 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 5 min.

You should expect to travel around 76 miles (123 km) between Luton and Canterbury.

The average frequency per day from Luton to Canterbury is:

  • 22 buses a day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Canterbury from Luton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Canterbury:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Luton to Canterbury:

    • You can go to Canterbury from Luton by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $24 (€21) with National Express from Luton to Canterbury on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Luton to Canterbury with Southeastern, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Cheap tickets can be found for $56 (€50) with Southeastern from Luton to Canterbury.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Luton to Canterbury with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Canterbury as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Luton and Canterbury.

    Looking to extend your trip from Luton to Canterbury? Many Omio customers who go from Luton to Canterbury usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Dover, London Victoria, Paris or London Stansted Airport. If you're looking to explore London, Dover, London Victoria, Paris or London Stansted Airport from Canterbury, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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