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Compare coach and train for Reading to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 144 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£68 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Canterbury from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Canterbury is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Canterbury:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Canterbury costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 18 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Canterbury as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Canterbury by coach.
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