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Compare prices and tickets Cambridge to Canterbury by train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Canterbury
Take a bus from Cambridge to Canterbury and enjoy the approximately 122 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £61
Distance 122 km |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Buses per day 5 |
First bus 04:07 |
Last bus 22:13 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £61
Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £61. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 35m
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Cambridge to Canterbury coach
FAQs: Take the bus from Cambridge to Canterbury with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Canterbury.

Cheap coach tickets from Cambridge to Canterbury can start from as little as £75 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cambridge to Canterbury is £75; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time between Cambridge and Canterbury is on average 4 h 43 min for the 76 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Canterbury from Cambridge by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The coach from Cambridge to Canterbury leaves at 05: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
There are 6 coaches a day from Cambridge to Canterbury which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the trip from Cambridge to Canterbury you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Cambridge and Canterbury on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Canterbury from Cambridge is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a train from Cambridge to Canterbury.
No, the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury.
No, luggage for the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Cambridge to Canterbury.
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