4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Canterbury will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Cambridge to Canterbury you need to make at least one change.
NX491 · NX02211:505h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)17:10Canterbury, University Of Kent£331One-way1 change- NX491 · NX02211:505h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)17:20Canterbury, Bus Station£331One-way1 change
- NX491 · NX02211:505h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)17:10Canterbury, University Of Kent£331One-way1 change
- NX491 · NX02211:505h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)17:20Canterbury, Bus Station£331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 £23, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 122 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to Canterbury bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Canterbury coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX491 · NX022 | 11:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h20 | 17:10 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 1 change | |
| NX491 · NX022 | 11:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h30 | 17:20 Canterbury, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Canterbury
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Buses from Cambridge to Canterbury run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:14, the last at 21:23. The fastest coach covers the 122 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 122 km |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 1m |
First bus 5:14 |
Last bus 21:23 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Canterbury
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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