- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Canterbury to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to London will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 36 buses that leave Canterbury for London on Fri, Jul 31, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
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NX007
NX022
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NX007
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NX007
NX022Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to London costing on average €27.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to London buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX007 | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h00 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h55 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX032 | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h55 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX444 | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX444 | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 5:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h50 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX032 | 5:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 6h15 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | 5:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 6h15 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX030 | 5:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h20 | 10:50 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 | 7:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h50 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX022 · NX502 · NX032 | 7:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 6h15 | 1:15 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX444 · NX032 | 7:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 6h15 | 1:15 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX502 · NX035 | 7:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h25 | 12:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX444 · NX444 | 7:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h25 | 12:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX502 · NX444 | 7:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h25 | 12:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 8:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h30 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX032 | 8:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h55 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | 8:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h55 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX032 · NX035 | 8:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h35 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX035 | 8:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h35 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 | 10:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h30 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX022 · NX401 · NX409 | 10:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h35 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX025 · NX409 | 10:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h35 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX025 · NX030 | 10:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h35 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX401 · NX030 | 10:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h35 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 | 12:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h30 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX022 · NX030 · NX444 | 12:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h40 | 6:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 · NX025 · NX444 | 12:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h40 | 6:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 2:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h35 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX032 · NX032 | 2:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h45 | 8:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX022 | 4:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h35 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX022 · NX035 · NX032 | 4:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h15 | 9:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 | 5:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h30 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX035 | 5:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h10 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX007 · NX401 · NX032 | 5:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h10 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Canterbury to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 52m |
First bus 12:12 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Catching the bus is the ideal way to travel from Canterbury to London. National Express provides a direct daily connection between the two English cities, with 12-16 weekday options and 16 services on Saturdays and Sundays. Expect journeys to take between one hour 40 minutes and two hours five minutes.
Travelers will only have one option when heading by bus from Canterbury to London. National Express is the sole operator on the route, offering direct, comfortable coaches, which provide onboard WiFi for customers to use.
Coaches from Canterbury to London will take between one hour 40 minutes and two hours five minutes to reach London Victoria Coach Station. No changes will be needed along the way. The fastest services tend to be early morning and late evening departures. Most daytime services will take just over two hours.
There are plenty of buses to London from Canterbury. During the week, between 12 and 16 buses travel from the center of Canterbury to London, while 16 buses make the trip at the weekend. There are no seasonal variations, with a consistent service all year round.
Departure bus station: All buses to London from Canterbury will leave from Canterbury, St. Georges Lane. The bus station can be found around 10 minutes' walk south-east of the historic center and can be reached via the local buses 544 or 649 if required. Expect taxis from either Canterbury East or West rail stations to take 10-15 minutes. Facilities at the bus station aren't extensive, but a major shopping precinct is right next door and includes supermarkets and eating places so stocking up before coach journeys should be simple.
Arrival bus station: All coaches from Canterbury to London will arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. London's premier coach hub, Victoria can be found about a mile west of the Houses of Parliament and a short walk from Buckingham Palace, so it has a very central location. Visitors can head to major tourist attractions on foot or transfer to all parts of the city via the London Underground subway network. Passengers should follow signs to Victoria Underground station and expect the walk to take 10-15 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to London by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Canterbury to London buses use the Canterbury, St. Georges Lane to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Earl's Court. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Canterbury, University Of Kent is 1 km from Canterbury city centre. Public transport options include:
Canterbury, University Of Kent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located on campus, near the student union.
Available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Elevators, ramps.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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