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Cheap bus tickets from London to Canterbury

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Cheapest

€10

Average

€11

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.

11:59PM3h06

London

03:05AMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

€101One-way

0 transfers

10:30PM2h10

London

12:40AMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

€111One-way

0 transfers

07:30PM2h25

London

09:55PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

€121One-way

0 transfers

04:30PM2h35

London

07:05PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

€121One-way

0 transfers

04:30PM2h45

London

07:15PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

€121One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from London to Canterbury

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 6

National Express

09:00AM2h20

London

11:20AMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

09:00AM2h10

London

11:10AMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

10:30AM2h30

London

01:00PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

10:30AM2h20

London

12:50PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

11:30AM2h15

London

01:45PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

11:30AM2h25

London

01:55PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

01:00PM2h20

London

03:20PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

01:00PM2h30

London

03:30PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

02:30PM2h50

London

05:20PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

02:30PM2h40

London

05:10PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

04:30PM2h35

London

07:05PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

04:30PM2h45

London

07:15PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

05:30PM2h25

London

07:55PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

05:30PM2h35

London

08:05PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

06:30PM2h15

London

08:45PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

06:30PM2h25

London

08:55PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

07:30PM2h15

London

09:45PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

07:30PM2h25

London

09:55PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

09:00PM2h15

London

11:15PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

09:00PM2h25

London

11:25PMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

10:30PM2h03

London

12:33AMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

10:30PM2h10

London

12:40AMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

National Express

11:59PM2h59

London

02:58AMCanterbury, University Of Kent

0 transfers

National Express

11:59PM3h06

London

03:05AMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

0 transfers

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Bus times from London to Canterbury

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Fastest Journey

2 h 3 m

Average

2 h 10 m

Buses per day

Distance

87 km

Of the 5 buses that leave London for Canterbury every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:30PM2h03

London

12:33AMCanterbury, University Of Kent

€111One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

10:30PM2h10

London

12:40AMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane

€111One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:00AM2h10

London

11:10AMCanterbury, University Of Kent

€121One-way

0 transfers

06:30PM2h15

London

08:45PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

€121One-way

0 transfers

09:00PM2h15

London

11:15PMCanterbury, University Of Kent

€121One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Canterbury

	Distance	54 miles (87 km)
	Average bus duration	2 h 59 min
	Average bus ticket price	$11 (€10)
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus companies	Megabus or National Express

Buses from London to Canterbury cover the 54 miles (87 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 59 min with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $11 (€10), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $11 (€10).

Bus providers: National Express from London to Canterbury

For as little as $11 (€10) you can travel by bus to Canterbury from London with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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 London - Canterbury 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.

Cheapest Price: $11

Buses from London to Canterbury

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.

Which bus companies travel from London to Canterbury?

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.

How long does the bus journey from London to Canterbury take?

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.

How often can I travel by bus from London to Canterbury?

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.

Bus stations on the route London - Canterbury?

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.

FAQs: Bus from London to Canterbury

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Canterbury with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Canterbury.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Canterbury can start from as little as $11 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Canterbury is $11 (€10); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from London to Canterbury is 2 h 59 min to travel the 54 mile (87 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from London to Canterbury leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Canterbury leaves at 10: 59 PM.

For the best London to Canterbury bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services to Canterbury from London to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Canterbury from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Canterbury by bus is November.

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