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Compare train and flight for Paris to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $253.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$253 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Canterbury:
A flight is $154 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Canterbury costing on average $253 (€208).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Canterbury
How to get from Paris to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Canterbury is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U284027:00 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:10 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
U284027:00 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:10 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U2466110:40 AM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:45 AMLondon Southend Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
Other options
U2465911:55 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport12:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
U224349:05 AM1h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:25 AMLondon Luton Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
U224409:55 PM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:10 PMLondon Luton Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Canterbury:
A flight is $154 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Canterbury costing on average $253 (€208).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Air France to go to Canterbury by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Canterbury by train.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Air France.
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