The cheapest and fastest coaches from Longford to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Longford to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Canterbury will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 3 buses that leave Longford for Canterbury every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 109 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 31 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Longford to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 109 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Longford to Canterbury bus times
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Canterbury coaches for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:40 Longford | 4h00 | 00:40 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:59 Longford | 9h46 | 09:45 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 March | |||||
![]() | 06:00 Longford | 3h35 | 09:35 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Longford to Canterbury.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Longford to Canterbury.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Longford to Canterbury
Buses from Longford to Canterbury run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Longford to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Longford to Canterbury with National Express, Megabus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
FAQs: Longford to Canterbury coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford 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 Longford and Canterbury
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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