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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 $42, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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 Portsmouth to Canterbury:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Canterbury costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.05 (€-24.77). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Canterbury
How to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:09 PM7h16Portsmouth9:25 PMCanterbury$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:09 PM7h16Portsmouth9:25 PMCanterbury$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:29 PM5h21Portsmouth11:50 PMCanterbury$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:34 AM6h31Portsmouth5:05 PMCanterbury$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Canterbury:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Canterbury costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
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