Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Canterbury will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 16 buses that leave London for Canterbury on Sat, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Sat, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
2h 49m Average duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 8:50 AM 6:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 8:45 AM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 8:50 AM 6:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 7:03 PM 7:03 PMCanterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 10:55 AM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 10:45 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:35 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 7:03 PM 7:03 PMCanterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:05 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 2:15 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 7:03 PM 7:03 PMCanterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 6:20 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 7:35 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 7:25 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 9:25 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:15 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 10:40 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 10:50 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:10 AM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h03 | 12:03 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 34m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:07 |
National Express, Megabus and Southeastern buses will get you to Canterbury from London from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between London and Canterbury, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Bus information from London to Canterbury with National Express:
Whoever travels a lot by bus through England will sooner or later also travel the route London - Canterbury bus. The city in the southeast of the country is about 100 kilometers away from the capital. This makes Canterbury a perfect day trip. Alternatively, Canterbury can also be used as a starting point for trips to other cities in the south. With numerous connections every day of the week, the bus journey from London to Canterbury is very interesting both for business travellers and for holidaymakers.
The bus services from London to Canterbury are operated entirely by National Express. The English bus company operates buses in all parts of the country. Travellers can travel on National Express buses from any city in England to many other cities.
The journey by bus London - Canterbury takes about 2 hours. All National Express journeys are direct connections between the two cities, so travellers do not have to stop anywhere. Those who take the buses in the evening can even make the trip in just 1:45 hours. It can also take a little longer in the afternoon, but the bus shouldn't need more than 2:30 in the evening.
Every day between 10 and 20 connections are offered for the journey by bus from London to Canterbury. The first buses leave London early in the morning, usually at 7:00. The last connections are usually between 21:00 and 22:00.
At which bus station does the bus depart from in London? National Express buses always leave London at Victoria Coach Station. The station is close to Victoria Station, one of the largest stations and transfer points for the London Tube. This makes it easy to get to the bus station from anywhere in the city. There are some kiosks and a café for catering, but the better options are outside the station.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Canterbury? The buses from London reach Canterbury at the bus stop in St George's Lane. This is not a complete bus stop but just a few stops along the road. The location is very central and right in the city centre. Those who make a day trip from London can walk directly from the bus stop and explore the city. All others can easily take a taxi to their hotels.
When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in Canterbury, you can end your trip in bus stations like Canterbury, St. Georges Lane and Canterbury, University Of Kent.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Canterbury, St. Georges Lane, located 0.4 miles (691 m) away from the city centre.
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