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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 $258.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$258 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $89 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 $157 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Canterbury costing on average $258 (€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.
U2243410:05 AM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:35 AMLondon Luton Airport$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
U2243410:05 AM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:35 AMLondon Luton Airport$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC84107:25 PM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:35 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
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P856638:39 AM4h55Paris Gare du Nord12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2791One-way1 transfer
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P856637:37 AM5h57Paris Gare du Nord12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2791One-way1 transfer
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P856637:09 AM6h25Paris Gare du Nord12:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)$2791One-way1 transfer
EC84027:15 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:25 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$961One-way0 transfers
U284069:10 PM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$981One-way0 transfers
VY89601:45 PM1h30Paris Orly Airport2:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Canterbury:
A flight is $157 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Canterbury costing on average $258 (€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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