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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Interactive museum inside a medieval church telling the story of Canterbury’s Roman, medieval, and modern past. Ideal first stop for context.
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Whitstable to Canterbury Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 07:04AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 07:09AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 07:27AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 09:04AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 10:09AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 10:24AM | Arrival Time 10:52AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 10:54AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 11:09AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 11:39AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 11:54AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 12:09PM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 12:24PM | Arrival Time 12:52PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 01:07PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 12:54PM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 01:09PM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 01:24PM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 01:39PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 01:54PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 02:24PM | Arrival Time 02:52PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 02:39PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 02:54PM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 03:09PM | Arrival Time 03:37PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 03:49PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:42PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 04:22PM | Arrival Time 04:52PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 04:42PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 04:52PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 05:22PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 05:54PM | Arrival Time 06:23PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:39PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 06:53PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 06:36PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 06:54PM | Arrival Time 07:23PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South East | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach South East from Whitstable to CanterburyYou can travel by bus between Whitstable to Canterbury with Stagecoach South East for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stagecoach South East
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Average Duration
25m
Stagecoach South East frequency
50 a day
Complete guide to Canterbury
Things to do in Canterbury
Discover the best of Canterbury — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Canterbury trip today.
- Recommended
Canterbury Roman Museum
Underground remains of a Roman townhouse with mosaics and hypocaust. A compact but memorable look at Roman Canterbury beneath the streets.
- Recommended
The Canterbury Tales
Story-led museum on medieval pilgrimage inspired by Chaucer. It brings Canterbury’s most famous journeying tradition to life.
- Recommended
High Street
Pedestrian high street lined with historic buildings and shops. It is one of the best places to feel the rhythm of central Canterbury.
- Recommended
The King's Mile
Picturesque lane famed for overhanging medieval timber-framed buildings. One of Canterbury’s most photographed and atmospheric historic streets.
- Recommended
Mercery Lane
Elegant pedestrian street connecting major sights. Its historic façades, independent shops, and easy walking route make it especially pleasant.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Kentish Huffkin
Kentish Huffkin is a traditional Kent bread roll, often served with cheese or fruit. It is a classic county bake linked to local farmhouse cooking.
- Vegetarian
Canterbury Tart
Canterbury Tart is a historic pastry tart, usually filled with apple and almond. It is associated with old Kent baking traditions and local tea tables.
- Gluten-free
Whitstable Oysters
Whitstable Oysters are served across Canterbury and East Kent. These native oysters are prized for their briny flavor and long link to the nearby coast.
The Corner House
Well-regarded modern British restaurant with seasonal menus and a smart yet relaxed setting in the city center.
The Goods Shed
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for polished British tasting menus and refined service in central Canterbury.
The Goods Shed
Popular farmers' market restaurant serving seasonal Kent produce, meats, cheeses, and simple dishes in a lively casual setting.
British Pound (£)
Moderate for UK travel. Hotels and dining cost less than London, but tourist-season stays and central restaurants raise prices. Local buses are reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included at restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafes: optional small change.
Stagecoach Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £4.80
To the city center
Canterbury Bus Station -> Canterbury Cathedral
- Distance
- 500 m
- Travel time
- 6 min
- Contactless card payment is accepted on Stagecoach buses in Canterbury; you can also use Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- The £2 single bus fare cap applies on many local bus journeys in England, but check the operator before travel.
FAQs: Bus from Whitstable to Canterbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The average journey time by bus from Whitstable to Canterbury is 25m to travel the 6 miles (10 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Whitstable to Canterbury leaves at 12:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Whitstable to Canterbury leaves at 11:30 PM.
There are 9 buses a day from Whitstable to Canterbury which require at least one change with Stagecoach South East. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Whitstable to Canterbury, you can count on Stagecoach South East for the best way to get you to Canterbury. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Whitstable and Canterbury and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Whitstable and Canterbury including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury.
No, luggage for the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Whitstable to Canterbury.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Canterbury, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and around popular tourist sites. Scams involving overcharging or unofficial taxi services can also occur, so it’s advisable to use licensed transportation. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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