What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Canterbury is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Luton to Canterbury?

The distance between Luton and Canterbury is 101 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 10m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Luton to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Canterbury bus from?

Luton to Canterbury bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Canterbury train from?

Luton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Luton to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 2h 10m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Luton to Canterbury bus arrive?

Luton to Canterbury bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Luton to Canterbury train arrive?

Luton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Canterbury is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Luton to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Canterbury?

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Luton to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 10m
£50–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 44m
£23–49
Drive 98.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Canterburycar 98.5 mi
1h 42m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 34m
£47–94

Luton to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 4h 44m.

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