The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Canterbury will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stansted for Canterbury every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 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 train and coach for Stansted to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stansted to Canterbury bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:50 Stansted | 5h00 | 23:50 Canterbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Canterbury
Distance 89 km |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 38m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stansted to Canterbury coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Canterbury, St. Georges Lane, located 0.4 miles (691 m) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Canterbury
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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