4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to London
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
20
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 $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 20 buses that leave Canterbury for London on Sun, Mar 15, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 15 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Sun, Mar 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 3 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Canterbury to London
Omio 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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Canterbury to London Bus Timetables
| 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, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:28AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:38AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Canterbury to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to London buses for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX022 | 7:35 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h15 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 7:42 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h08 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX007 | 9:10 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h10 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 10:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h30 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 11:00 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h20 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 12:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h30 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 1:00 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h20 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX007 | 2:35 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h15 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 4:20 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h30 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 4:30 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h20 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX007 | 6:00 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h20 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 7:55 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 1h55 | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX022 | 8:03 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 1h47 | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 15 | |||||
| NX007 | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h00 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX007 | 4:28 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 1h52 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX007 | 6:10 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 2h10 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX007 | 6:17 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 2h03 | 8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Canterbury to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Canterbury to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 47m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Cheapest month Oct |
Cheapest day Sun |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Mon |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Canterbury to LondonYou can travel by bus between Canterbury to London with National Express, Megabus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Canterbury to 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.
Which bus companies travel from Canterbury to London?
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.
How long is the bus from Canterbury to London?
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.
How many buses are there from Canterbury to London?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Canterbury to London?
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.
FAQs: Bus from Canterbury to London
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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- The British Museum, a world-renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe
- The Tower of London, a historic castle and former royal residence known for its Crown Jewels and rich history
- Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch and a symbol of the British monarchy
- The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, iconic landmarks representing the political heart of the United Kingdom
- St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with a stunning dome and rich history.
- The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank offering panoramic views of the city
- West End Theatre District, a vibrant area known for its high-quality theatrical productions and musicals
- Explore Camden Market, a bustling market known for its eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts
- Take a walk through Hyde Park, one of London's largest and most famous parks offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities
- Visit the Tate Modern, a contemporary art museum housed in a former power station on the banks of the Thames.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Canterbury to London
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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