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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€22
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€23
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 18
3
Distance
121 km
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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 buses from Canterbury to London Luton Airport, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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.
4:50 PM4h35Canterbury9:25 PMLondon Luton Airport€221One-way0 transfers- 4:20 AM3h55Canterbury8:15 AMLondon Luton Airport€241One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 AM3h55Canterbury7:15 AMLondon Luton Airport€241One-way0 transfers
- 4:20 AM3h55Canterbury8:15 AMLondon Luton Airport€241One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 AM3h55Canterbury7:15 AMLondon Luton Airport€241One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 PM4h35Canterbury9:25 PMLondon Luton Airport€221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Canterbury to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to London Luton Airport:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to London Luton Airport costing on average €62.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 1h 50m 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.
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.
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 | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:28AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:38AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Live departures
Canterbury to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to London Luton Airport buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:50 PM Canterbury | 4h40 | 11:30 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 3:20 AM Canterbury | 3h55 | 7:15 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:20 AM Canterbury | 3h55 | 8:15 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 09:50, the last at 16:50. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 3h 7m |
First bus 9:50 AM |
Last bus 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Canterbury to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Canterbury to London Luton Airport
Most Canterbury to London Luton Airport buses use the Canterbury, Bus Station 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.
Getting to Canterbury, Bus Station from Canterbury city centre
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.
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:
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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