How to travel from London to Canterbury

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Compare train and bus for London to Canterbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 54 miles (87 km)

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Driving

$39

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

$43

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 25m

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Fastest

1h 55m

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30m

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2h 35m

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2h 5m

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1h 37m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Southeastern

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Canterbury is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from London to Canterbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Canterbury including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Canterbury among Omio's users.

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from London to Canterbury

How to get from London to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SoutheasternP00873
    10:10 PM1h39
    London Victoria (VIC)
    11:49 PMCanterbury East (CBE)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SoutheasternP00873
    10:10 PM1h39
    London Victoria (VIC)
    11:49 PMCanterbury East (CBE)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SoutheasternP75551
    5:50 PM0h51
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    6:41 PMCanterbury West (CBW)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SoutheasternP73162
    10:43 PM1h38
    London Bridge (LBG)
    12:21 AMCanterbury West (CBW)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP75562
    10:40 PM0h54
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:34 PMCanterbury West (CBW)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP75507 · P73169
    10:07 PM1h12
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX007
    10:30 PM2h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:50 AMCanterbury, Bus Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007
    9:30 AM2h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:55 AMCanterbury, Bus Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007
    2:00 PM2h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:30 PMCanterbury, Bus Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from London to Canterbury

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Canterbury, 53,88% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Canterbury and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Canterbury

Travel to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Canterbury.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Canterbury including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Canterbury is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Canterbury:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Canterbury costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from London to Canterbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

The distance from London to Canterbury is approximately 54 miles (87 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Canterbury is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Canterbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Canterbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Canterbury by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Canterbury by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Canterbury with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
  • 17 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Canterbury often also extend their vacation to go to Dover, Paris, London Victoria (VIC), London Stansted Airport, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Canterbury and these popular destinations at a great price.

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