London to Canterbury bus

Q: How long does it take to get from London to Canterbury by coach?

On average the London to Canterbury coach travel time is 2 h 3 min for the 54 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first coach from London to Canterbury leave?

The first coach from London to Canterbury leaves at 08: 30 . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last coach from London to Canterbury leave?

The last coach from London to Canterbury leaves at 22: 59 .

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Cheap coach tickets and timesLondon to Canterbury

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Cheap coach tickets from London to Canterbury start from £11 with an average ticket price of £14.

£11

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£14

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2 h 3 m

Fastest Journey

2 h 21 m

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Buses per day

87 km

Distance

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Overview: Coach from London to Canterbury

Distance	54 miles
Average coach duration	2 h 3 min
Average coach ticket price	£16 (€18)
Coach frequency	5 a day
Direct coach	Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day
Coach companies	National Express

Coaches from London to Canterbury cover the 54 miles long route taking on average 2 h 3 min with our travel partners like National Express. Normally, there are 5 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as £7, but the average price of coach tickets is £16. Travellers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Canterbury, St. Georges Lane.

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and Southeastern London to Canterbury

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and Southeastern coach tickets from London to Canterbury from £9 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Canterbury coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from London to Canterbury coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: £9
National Express frequency: 11 a day

Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.

Coach information from London to Canterbury with Southeastern:

Average Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £15
Southeastern frequency: 24 a day

Buses from London to Canterbury

Whether you are heading to visit friends at the university or taking a trip to the cathedral, there are plenty of direct daily buses from London to Canterbury. All buses are operated by National Express and take around 1 hour and 45 minutes. The first service departs from London Victoria at 7:00 a.m. and the final direct bus of the day leaves at 11:30 p.m. In between, there is approximately one bus per hour.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Canterbury?

Departure Station: Buses from London to Canterbury leave from London Victoria Coach Station, which is around 200 metres south-west of Victoria Station. To get there, you can take buses like the 44 (which runs from Westminster) or take the Victoria, District or Circle lines to Victoria Station.

Arrival Station: Buses from London to Canterbury arrive at the National Express bus stop on St George's Lane. You'll alight just at the southern end of the city centre. The cathedral is about 400 metres to the north, and you can catch the 11 bus to Canterbury Christ Church University.

FAQs: London to Canterbury coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Canterbury 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 London to Canterbury.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Canterbury can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Canterbury is £16; 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 to Canterbury coach travel time is 2 h 3 min for the 54 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Canterbury leaves at 08: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Canterbury leaves at 22: 59.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Canterbury without having to change trains with National Express. There are 5 direct coaches from London to Canterbury each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Canterbury coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from London to Canterbury as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Canterbury, St. Georges Lane, located 0.2 miles (324 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Canterbury from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Canterbury is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Canterbury from London including taking a train or coach.