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The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to London Luton Airport
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- $26
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- $29
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 3 h 47 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 3 h 57 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 20
- Distance
- 121 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Canterbury to London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Canterbury to London Luton Airport without transferring at least once.
NX022 · NXA3112:50 PM 4h50 Canterbury, Bus Station 5:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer- NX007 · NXA31
8:50 AM 4h30 Canterbury, Bus Station 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX022 · NXA31
11:00 AM 4h30 Canterbury, University Of Kent 3:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX007 · NXA31
9:00 AM 4h20 Canterbury, University Of Kent 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX022 · NXA31
1:00 PM 4h40 Canterbury, University Of Kent 5:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX022 · NXA1
8:03 PM 3h47 Canterbury, University Of Kent 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX007 · NXA31
4:28 AM 3h47 Canterbury, University Of Kent 8:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX022 · NXA1
7:55 PM 3h55 Canterbury, Bus Station 11:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX007 · NXA31
4:20 AM 3h55 Canterbury, Bus Station 8:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX007 · NXA31
9:00 AM 4h20 Canterbury, University Of Kent 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Canterbury to London Luton Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 16:50. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 3h 7m.
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 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 3h 7m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Canterbury to London Luton Airport trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Canterbury to London Luton Airport.
Cheap bus tickets from Canterbury to London Luton Airport can start from as little as $25 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Canterbury to London Luton Airport is $39 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport leaves at 4:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport leaves at 4:50 PM.
There are 18 buses a day from Canterbury to London Luton Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
Canterbury to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:28AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:38AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Canterbury to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to London Luton Airport buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:50 PM Canterbury | 4h35 | 9:25 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| NX007 · NXA31 | 4:20 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 3h55 | 8:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NXA31 | 4:28 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 3h47 | 8:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NXA31 | 5:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NXA31 | 5:38 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h37 | 10:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA1 | 7:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h05 | 12:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA1 | 7:10 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h55 | 12:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NXA31 | 8:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h30 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NXA31 | 9:00 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h20 | 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA31 | 10:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h40 | 3:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA31 | 11:00 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA31 | 12:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h50 | 5:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA31 | 1:00 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h40 | 5:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NXA1 | 2:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h05 | 7:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NXA1 | 2:25 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h55 | 7:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA1 | 4:15 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NXA1 | 4:25 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h35 | 9:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Bus providers: National Express from Canterbury to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Canterbury to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as $25. 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 National Express Duration
3h 7m
Cheapest National Express Price
$25
National Express frequency
18 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.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Canterbury and London Luton Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Canterbury and London Luton Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Canterbury to London Luton Airport depends on the bus 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 bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Canterbury to London Luton Airport:
- 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 bus ticket from Canterbury to London Luton Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
FAQs: Bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Canterbury to London Luton Airport
Most Canterbury to London Luton Airport buses use the Canterbury, University Of Kent to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and London Luton Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Canterbury
Arrival bus stations in London
Canterbury, Bus StationCanterbury bus station, Canterbury CT1 2SY, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Canterbury, Bus Station from Canterbury city centre
Bus21, 400, 401, Uni1, Uni2 · 14m · $4 · every ~22 min
Canterbury, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Canterbury, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and eateries within a short walk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Canterbury, Bus Station. ATMs are aTM located outside the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury, Bus Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
Canterbury, University Of KentUniversity of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Canterbury, University Of Kent from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury, University Of Kent is 1 km from Canterbury city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
Canterbury, University Of Kent bus station facilities and services
Canterbury, University Of Kent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located on campus, near the student union.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury, University Of Kent: Elevators, ramps.
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