Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 2 m
Buses on 17 Sept
24
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 24 buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE), including 24 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX007Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 88 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE):
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Canterbury East (CBE) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £21. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) coaches for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX022 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 22:55 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 22:35 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 22:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 0:30 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 0:50 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 0:40 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
NX022 | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:45 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:25 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 9:35 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:55 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:35 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 13:45 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 13:55 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 14:05 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 16:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 16:20 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 16:30 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 19:20 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 19:10 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 19:00 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 20:55 Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 20:45 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 21:05 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Canterbury East (CBE) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 22 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 19:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 19:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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