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Compare train for Bedford to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £65, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 143 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£65 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 48m by train vs 2h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Canterbury
How to get to Canterbury from Bedford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Canterbury is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:157h00Bedford14:15Canterbury£411One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Bedford 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 Bedford to Canterbury.
- Around 17 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Canterbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Canterbury, University Of Kent.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, east_midlands_trains to go to Canterbury by train.
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