Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

4 h 50 m

Average duration

4 h 54 m

Buses per day

24

Distance

88 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.

Fast coaches

To travel from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX007 · NX025
05:385h37
Canterbury, University Of Kent
11:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£211One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX007 · NX025
05:305h45
Canterbury, Rhodaus Town (Canterbury East Rail Station)
11:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£211One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX007 · NX025
19:004h55
Canterbury, University Of Kent
23:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£211One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX007 · NX025
18:505h05
Canterbury, Rhodaus Town (Canterbury East Rail Station)
23:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£211One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX022 · NX025
13:005h45
Canterbury, University Of Kent
18:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£211One-way
1 change

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Compare train and coach for Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 88 km

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Train

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

£33

Average Price

3h 31m

Average total duration

3h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 51m

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30m

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Live departures

Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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national_express09:30 Canterbury
5h55
15:25 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect
national_express11:50 Canterbury
5h55
17:45 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect
national_express13:45 Canterbury
5h35
19:20 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect
national_express15:45 Canterbury
5h55
21:40 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect
national_express17:50 Canterbury
5h05
22:55 London Gatwick Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport

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Buses from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
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 £16
Distance
88 km
Average bus duration
3h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
26
Fastest bus
4h 42m
First bus
03:20
Last bus
18:00
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 £16

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Canterbury to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, Megabus for as low as £16. 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 42m
Cheapest Price
£18
National Express frequency
25 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.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport 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 Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach time is 4 h 30 min   covering the 55 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 20: 03.
There are 30 coaches a day from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a coach with National Express or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Canterbury is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by coach is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Canterbury including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    No, luggage for the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Canterbury to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and London Gatwick Airport

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    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    ATMATM
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    University Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Canterbury, University Of Kent
    • Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
    Canterbury, St. Georges Lane
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