4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 to Canterbury will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 12 buses that leave London for Canterbury every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
NX00722:302h20London, Victoria Coach Station0:50Canterbury, Bus Station£181One-way0 changes- NX00718:302h35London, Victoria Coach Station21:05Canterbury, Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
- NX0079:302h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:55Canterbury, Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
- NX00714:002h30London, Victoria Coach Station16:30Canterbury, Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
- NX02216:302h50London, Victoria Coach Station19:20Canterbury, Bus Station£191One-way0 changes
- NX0227:302h15London, Victoria Coach Station9:45Canterbury, Bus Station£191One-way0 changes
- NX00722:302h20London, Victoria Coach Station0:50Canterbury, Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
- NX0079:302h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:55Canterbury, Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
- NX02220:302h25London, Victoria Coach Station22:55Canterbury, Bus Station£191One-way0 changes
- NX00714:002h30London, Victoria Coach Station16:30Canterbury, Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 87 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Canterbury bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Canterbury coaches for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX022 | Delayed 15:30 11:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 15:40 15:40Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 · NX030 · NX022 | On time 13:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 6h00 | 19:20 Canterbury, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| NX032 · NX025 · NX022 | On time 13:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 6h00 | 19:20 Canterbury, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| NX022 | On time 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 19:20 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX022 | On time 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 22:55 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX022 | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:45 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX007 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:55 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 · NX007 | 10:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 6h10 | 16:30 Canterbury, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| NX032 · NX444 · NX007 | 10:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 6h10 | 16:30 Canterbury, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| NX022 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 14:05 Canterbury, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Canterbury
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Buses from London to Canterbury run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:12, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 87 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 37m |
First bus 0:12 |
Last bus 23:54 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between London to Canterbury with National Express, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- 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.
- 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.
- Megabus
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Canterbury
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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