How to get to Canterbury from Ebbsfleet Valley

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Compare coach and train for Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 56 km

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Driving

£31

Average Price

£19

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Cheapest

£12

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1h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

38m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 36m

Average total duration

1h 6m

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30m

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45m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Southeastern

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ebbsfleet Valley and Canterbury including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 7m sooner (38m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £12 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.

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from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury

How to get to Canterbury from Ebbsfleet Valley by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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bus

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

  • National Express
    21:451h10
    Bus Station
    22:55Canterbury
    £221One-way
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  • National Express
    21:451h10
    Bus Station
    22:55Canterbury
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    21:451h10
    Bus Station
    22:55Canterbury
    £221One-way
    0 changes

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  • National Express
    12:501h15
    Bus Station
    14:05Canterbury
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    18:051h15
    Bus Station
    19:20Canterbury
    £221One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Ebbsfleet Valley 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 Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ebbsfleet Valley and Canterbury including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 36m.

The Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury distance is approximately 56 km.
The average frequency per day from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ebbsfleet International (EBD) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
  • 7 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Dover, London Victoria (VIC), Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Canterbury and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Ebbsfleet Valley to Canterbury, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Canterbury, you can explore the historic streets on a guided walking tour, enjoy a punting tour on the River Stour, and visit the Canterbury Tales attraction. Attend a performance at The Marlowe Theatre or discover the local food scene on a culinary tour. Key sights include the Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey, the Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, the Canterbury Roman Museum, and Westgate Gardens.
To fully explore Canterbury's historic sites, such as Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey, and the Canterbury Roman Museum, a visit of two to three days is recommended.

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