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  • National Express
    4:204h50
    Canterbury
    9:10Winchester
    £261One-way
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Compare coach and train for Canterbury to Winchester

The cheapest option from Canterbury to Winchester is coach, with an average price of £22. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Winchester among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 169 km

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£22

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£67

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5h 32m

Average total duration

5h 2m

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2h 59m

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Live departures

Canterbury to Winchester bus times

The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Winchester coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 4 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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National Express4:20 Canterbury
4h50
9:10 Winchester0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Canterbury to Winchester coaches with Omio?

National Express operates all coaches services from Canterbury to Winchester.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Canterbury to Winchester

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Typically, there are 9 buses per day from Canterbury to Winchester, including direct buses, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 20:03. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 4h 50m.

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
Distance
169 km
Average bus duration
5h 2m
Lowest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
4h 50m
First bus
4:20
Last bus
20:03
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Best time to book
49 days
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

Bus providers: National Express from Canterbury to WinchesterYou can travel by bus between Canterbury to Winchester with National Express for as low as £17. 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 50m
Cheapest Price
£17
National Express frequency
9 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: Canterbury to Winchester coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Winchester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Winchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The earliest coach from Canterbury to Winchester leaves at 4:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Canterbury to Winchester leaves at 20:03.
There are 9 coaches a day from Canterbury to Winchester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Canterbury to Winchester, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Winchester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Canterbury and Winchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Canterbury , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Canterbury, University Of Kent, Canterbury, Bus Station, Whitstable, Clapham Hill . When arriving in Winchester , you can end your route in coach stations like Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Canterbury, University Of Kent, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride, located 0 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Canterbury to Winchester is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Canterbury and Winchester including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Canterbury to Winchester:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Canterbury to Winchester for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Canterbury to Winchester depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Canterbury to Winchester.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Canterbury to Winchester:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Canterbury to Winchester:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Canterbury to Winchester.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Canterbury to Winchester with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Canterbury to Winchester with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Canterbury to Winchester with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Winchester

Most Canterbury to Winchester buses use the Canterbury, University Of Kent to Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and Winchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Canterbury
Arrival bus stations in Winchester

Which Canterbury station do buses to Winchester leave from?

Buses from Canterbury to Winchester leave from Canterbury, University Of Kent. The station is 2 km from Canterbury city centre at University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom.
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City-centre transport

Getting to Canterbury, University Of Kent from Canterbury city centre

Canterbury, University Of Kent is 1 km from Canterbury city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A

Canterbury, University Of Kent bus station facilities and services

Canterbury, University Of Kent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility and WC.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located on campus, near the student union.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Parking, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Elevators, ramps.

Canterbury, St. Georges Lane
City-centre transport

Getting to Canterbury, St. Georges Lane from Canterbury city centre

Bus21, 400, 401, Uni1, Uni2 · 14m · £3 · every ~22 min
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