How to get to Canterbury from Bromley

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Compare train and coach for Bromley to Canterbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bromley to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 £14, while a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 75 km

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£24

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£14

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Cheapest

£15

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2h 2m

Average total duration

1h 32m

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2h 1m

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1h 31m

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1h 10m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Bromley to Canterbury is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Bromley to Canterbury:

A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bromley to Canterbury costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Bromley to Canterbury is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bromley and Canterbury including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.96. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Bromley to Canterbury

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Stagecoach London
    4:015h29
    Bromley
    9:30Canterbury
    £281One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Stagecoach London
    4:015h29
    Bromley
    9:30Canterbury
    £281One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Stagecoach London
    4:015h29
    Bromley
    9:30Canterbury
    £281One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Bromley 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 Bromley to Canterbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bromley and Canterbury including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Bromley to Canterbury is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Bromley to Canterbury:

A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bromley to Canterbury costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Bromley to Canterbury is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 2m.

The Bromley to Canterbury distance is approximately 75 km.
The average frequency per day from Bromley to Canterbury is:
  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bromley to Canterbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bromley South (BMS) and arrive in Canterbury East (CBE).
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Eltham and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bromley to Canterbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by coach.
  • Travel with Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bromley to Canterbury with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct coaches per day with National Express.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from Bromley 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 Bromley to Canterbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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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