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Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Canterbury East (CBE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Canterbury East (CBE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 121 km
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£69 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Canterbury East (CBE)
Trains from London Luton Airport to Canterbury East (CBE) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 07:17. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 07:17 |
Last train 07:17 |
Train companies: Southeastern from London Luton Airport to Canterbury East (CBE) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Canterbury East (CBE) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Canterbury East (CBE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Canterbury East (CBE) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury East (CBE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Luton Airport and Canterbury East (CBE)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
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