Canterbury to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$37

Average price

$48

Fastest journey

4 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 41 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

88 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Canterbury to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Canterbury for London Stansted Airport on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.

National Express
03:10PM4h40
Canterbury
07:50PMLondon Stansted Airport
$371One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:00AM4h50
Canterbury
01:50PMLondon Stansted Airport
$461One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:20AM4h20
Canterbury
08:40AMLondon Stansted Airport
$491One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:10AM4h40
Canterbury
10:50AMLondon Stansted Airport
$531One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:25PM4h55
Canterbury
07:20PMLondon Stansted Airport
$541One-way
0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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€35

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€67

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4h 6m

Average total duration

3h 36m

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2h 28m

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1h 58m

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Overview: Bus from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
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.
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Distance
54 miles (88 km)
Average bus duration
3h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
$33 (€26)
Buses per day
18
Fastest bus
4h 20m
First bus
03:20
Last bus
18:55
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.
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Bus providers: National Express from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Buy your official National Express bus tickets to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Canterbury from $36 (€29) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Canterbury - London Stansted Airport (STN) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport (STN) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: $36

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University Road
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  • Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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