Canterbury to London bus with National Express

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.