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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
NXA31 · NX022Cheapest
NXA2 · NX007Fastest
C51462+
P75599Other options
W59534+
P75596
C52495+
P75541 · P73238
C52444+
P75602
NXA31 · NX007
LU757 · NX007
LU757 · NX022Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Canterbury:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Canterbury costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Canterbury, St. Georges Lane.
- Travel with Southeastern, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
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