Swindon to Canterbury bus with National Express

Fri 06 Feb
+ Add return
National Express
FlixBus
Alsa
Swiss Tours
BlaBlaCar Bus
1,000+ travel companies
National Express
FlixBus
Alsa
Swiss Tours
BlaBlaCar Bus
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Swindon to Canterbury

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £46.

Distance: 201 km

Compare bus with

Most popular
Coach
Train

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£77

Average Price

5h 39m

Average total duration

5h 9m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Southeastern

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Live departures

Swindon to Canterbury bus times

The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Canterbury coaches for today, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 10:05
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express14:40 Swindon
7h15
21:55 Canterbury0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Swindon to Canterbury by coach or train

Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Fri
06 Feb
Sat
07 Feb
Sun
08 Feb
Mon
09 Feb
Tue
10 Feb
Wed
11 Feb
Thu
12 Feb

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Swindon to Canterbury

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of bus

Buses from Swindon to Canterbury run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 05:25, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 201 km distance in 5h 31m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
201 km
Average bus duration
5h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Buses per day
12
Fastest bus
5h 31m
First bus
05:25
Last bus
20:35
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Swindon to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Swindon to Canterbury with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 31m
Cheapest Price
£15
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Swindon to Canterbury coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Swindon to Canterbury can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Swindon to Canterbury is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Swindon to Canterbury is 5h 31m to travel the 201 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Swindon to Canterbury leaves at 5:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Swindon to Canterbury leaves at 20:35.
There are 12 coaches a day from Swindon to Canterbury which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Swindon to Canterbury, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Canterbury. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Swindon and Canterbury and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Canterbury from Swindon is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 31m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Swindon to Canterbury is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swindon and Canterbury including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Swindon to Canterbury:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Swindon to Canterbury for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Swindon to Canterbury depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Swindon to Canterbury.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Swindon to Canterbury:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Swindon to Canterbury:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Swindon to Canterbury.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Swindon to Canterbury with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Swindon to Canterbury with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Swindon to Canterbury with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Canterbury

Swindon
Canterbury
The major coach station for departures in Swindon is Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) for your trip from Swindon to Canterbury.
Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close)
information
Swindon, Queen's Drive
information

More options for your journey from Swindon to Canterbury

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Return coaches from Canterbury to Swindon
Swindon to Canterbury train
Tickets and more information for coaches to Swindon
Tickets and more information for coaches to Canterbury

Most popular buses to and from Canterbury and Swindon

London to Canterbury coach
Paris to Canterbury coach
Manchester to Canterbury coach
Birmingham to Canterbury coach
Edinburgh to Canterbury coach
London Heathrow Airport to Canterbury coach
London Stansted Airport to Canterbury coach
Bristol to Canterbury coach
Glasgow to Canterbury coach
Leeds to Canterbury coach
London Luton Airport to Canterbury coach
Liverpool to Canterbury coach
Manchester Airport to Canterbury coach
Nantes to Canterbury coach
Cardiff to Canterbury coach
Sheffield to Canterbury coach
Leicester to Canterbury coach
Nottingham to Canterbury coach
Luton to Canterbury coach
Cambridge to Canterbury coach
Oxford to Canterbury coach
Belfast to Canterbury coach
Swindon to London coach
Swindon to Paris coach
Swindon to Manchester coach
Swindon to Birmingham coach
Swindon to Edinburgh coach
Swindon to London Heathrow Airport coach
Swindon to Amsterdam coach
Swindon to London Stansted Airport coach
Swindon to Bristol coach
Swindon to Glasgow coach
Swindon to Leeds coach
Swindon to London Luton Airport coach
Swindon to Liverpool coach
Swindon to London Gatwick Airport coach
Swindon to Newcastle coach
Swindon to Cardiff coach
Swindon to Sheffield coach
Swindon to Leicester coach
Swindon to Nottingham coach
Swindon to Luton coach
Swindon to Cambridge coach
Swindon to Oxford coach
HomeCoachesCoach tickets to Canterbury Swindon to Canterbury bus

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone