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Compare bus and train for Reading to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €49, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€72 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Reading to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Canterbury:
A train is $11 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Canterbury costing on average $62 (€49).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Canterbury, St. Georges Lane.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Canterbury by bus.
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