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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 109 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Longford to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Canterbury:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Canterbury costing on average £75.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £21. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Canterbury from Longford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Longford to Canterbury is by taking a coach 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 Longford to Canterbury.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Canterbury:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Canterbury costing on average £75.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Canterbury as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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