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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Maidstone to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Maidstone to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 11 buses that leave Maidstone for Canterbury every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
8:301h46Maidstone10:16CanterburyFind prices0 changes- 9:291h37Maidstone11:06CanterburyFind prices0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Maidstone to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone 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 coach which can get you there in 40m. 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: 39 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Maidstone to Canterbury bus times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone to Canterbury coaches for today, Tuesday 16 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 Maidstone | 1h46 | 10:16 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:29 Maidstone | 1h37 | 11:06 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:29 Maidstone | 1h35 | 12:04 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:29 Maidstone | 1h35 | 13:04 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:29 Maidstone | 1h35 | 14:04 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:29 Maidstone | 1h35 | 15:04 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:30 Maidstone | 1h47 | 16:17 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:36 Maidstone | 1h50 | 17:26 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:36 Maidstone | 1h40 | 18:16 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:49 Maidstone | 1h29 | 19:18 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:53 Maidstone | 1h21 | 20:14 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Maidstone to Canterbury
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Buses from Maidstone to Canterbury run on average 1 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:36. The fastest coach covers the 39 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 39 km |
Average bus duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 44m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Stagecoach South East from Maidstone to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Maidstone to Canterbury with National Express, Stagecoach South East for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Maidstone to Canterbury coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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