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Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 363 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price |
8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Canterbury
Buses from Liverpool to Canterbury run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:41, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 363 km distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 363 km |
Average bus duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 00:41 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Liverpool to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Liverpool to Canterbury coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Canterbury by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Canterbury
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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