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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £361.
Distance: 289 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £361 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Canterbury:
A train is £338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Canterbury costing on average £361.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
The journey is about 26m faster (5h 5m by train vs 5h 31m by car) and roughly £38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£24 vs £62). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Canterbury from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Canterbury is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Canterbury are London, Dover, Whitstable, Margate and Ramsgate. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Canterbury on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Whitstable is a north Kent seaside town known for oysters, a working harbour and a relaxed maritime feel. Its shingle beach, beach huts and independent cafés give it an easy-going character shaped by fishing traditions.
Margate is a Kent seaside town known for its sandy beach, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary. Its old town, tidal pool and broad seafront give it a relaxed character that blends resort nostalgia with a lively creative scene.
Ramsgate is a Kent seaside town known for its Royal Harbour, elegant seafront and sandy beach. Its maritime history, links to the Dunkirk evacuation and lively waterfront give it a practical, historic character.
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 Amsterdam to Canterbury.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Canterbury:
A train is £338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Canterbury costing on average £361.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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