The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swansea to Canterbury
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 11 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swansea to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Canterbury will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Swansea to Canterbury you need to make at least one change.
NX507 · NX00716:358h15Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station0:50Canterbury, Bus Station£291One-way1 change
NX507 · NX00716:408h10Swansea, University Bay Campus0:50Canterbury, Bus Station£291One-way1 change
NX507 · NX0224:0510h00Swansea, University Bay Campus14:05Canterbury, Bus Station£291One-way1 change
NX202 · NX509 · NX0221:108h35Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station9:45Canterbury, Bus Station£301One-way2 changes
NX202 · NX509 · NX0225:059h00Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station14:05Canterbury, Bus Station£331One-way2 changes
NX507 · NX0078:357h55Swansea, University Bay Campus16:30Canterbury, Bus Station£351One-way1 change
NX507 · NX0078:308h00Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station16:30Canterbury, Bus Station£351One-way1 change
NX507 · NX00716:408h10Swansea, University Bay Campus0:50Canterbury, Bus Station£291One-way1 change
NX507 · NX00716:358h15Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station0:50Canterbury, Bus Station£291One-way1 change
NX202 · NX509 · NX0221:108h35Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station9:45Canterbury, Bus Station£301One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swansea to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 350 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Canterbury bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Canterbury coaches for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 Swansea | 8h00 | 16:30 Canterbury | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:30 Swansea | 8h00 | 16:30 Canterbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:20 Swansea | 9h00 | 19:20 Canterbury | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:20 Swansea | 9h00 | 19:20 Canterbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:05 Swansea | 9h00 | 21:05 Canterbury | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:05 Swansea | 9h00 | 21:05 Canterbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:30 Swansea | 8h25 | 22:55 Canterbury | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:30 Swansea | 8h25 | 22:55 Canterbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:35 Swansea | 8h15 | 0:50 Canterbury | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:35 Swansea | 8h15 | 0:50 Canterbury | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX509 · NX022 | 1:10 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 8h35 | 9:45 Canterbury, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
NX507 · NX022 | 4:05 Swansea, University Bay Campus | 10h00 | 14:05 Canterbury, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX509 · NX022 | 5:05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station | 9h00 | 14:05 Canterbury, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea to Canterbury
Buses from Swansea to Canterbury run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:10, the last at 17:30. The fastest coach covers the 350 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 350 km |
Average bus duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 1:10 |
Last bus 17:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Swansea to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Swansea to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Swansea to Canterbury coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Canterbury
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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