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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Canterbury:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Canterbury costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Canterbury
How to get from Norwich to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- F67381+
C93374+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+
P8903810:10 AM5h09Norwich station (NRW)3:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$331One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- F67381+C93374+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+P8903810:10 AM5h09Norwich station (NRW)3:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$331One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- F67381+C93374+P8567910:10 AM4h24Norwich station (NRW)2:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$391One-way2 transfers
Other options
- P66832+
W45765+P85938 · P8903810:27 AM4h52Norwich station (NRW)3:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$391One-way3 transfers - P76848+P89032+W45811+P859329:25 AM4h54Norwich station (NRW)2:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$391One-way3 transfers
- F21383+P85919 · P89020+W457827:22 AM4h57Norwich station (NRW)12:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$391One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Canterbury:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Canterbury costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Canterbury by train.
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