London Luton Airport to Canterbury bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Canterbury

Showing times and prices for 28 Nov

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 22 m

Buses per day

22

Distance

121 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Canterbury will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.

Fast coaches

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

National ExpressNXA2 · NX022
19:004h40
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
23:40Canterbury, University Of Kent
£281One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX022
19:004h50
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
23:50Canterbury, Rhodaus Town (Canterbury East Rail Station)
£281One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX022
11:455h35
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
17:20Canterbury, Rhodaus Town (Canterbury East Rail Station)
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX022
11:455h25
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
17:10Canterbury, University Of Kent
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX007
17:404h35
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
22:15Canterbury, University Of Kent
£321One-way
1 change

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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £46.

Distance: 121 km

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£25

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Cheapest

£68

Average Price

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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Live departures

London Luton Airport to Canterbury bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Canterbury coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 03:57
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national_express19:25 London Luton Airport
4h25
23:50 Canterbury0 changesdirect

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Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Canterbury

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Buses from London Luton Airport to Canterbury run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 05:40, the last at 19:55. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 4h 8m.

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
121 km
Average bus duration
3h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
19
Fastest bus
4h 8m
First bus
05:40
Last bus
19:55
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 London Luton Airport to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £19. 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 15m
Cheapest Price
£19
National Express frequency
17 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.
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Canterbury coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury coach time is 4 h 5 min   covering the 74 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury leaves at 05: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury leaves at 23: 30.
There are 20 coaches a day from London Luton Airport (LTN) 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 London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Canterbury from London Luton Airport (LTN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury is October.
You have options as you can travel to Canterbury from London Luton Airport (LTN) 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Canterbury.

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

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    Important Stations and Airports in London Luton Airport and Canterbury

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    Canterbury
    Canterbury, University Of KentWifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC
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    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    ATMATM
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
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    address
    Address
    University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom
    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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