London to Canterbury Bus or Train: Find Cheap Tickets

Q: What is the distance between London and Canterbury?

The distance between these two places is a total of 61 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between London and Canterbury?

The average travel time between the stations is 02:55 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from London to Canterbury?

The ticket prices begin from £9.

Q: How many daily departures are there from London to Canterbury?

The average number of daily departures is 20. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from London to Canterbury?

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from London to Canterbury?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from London to Canterbury by bus?

To travel from London to Canterbury by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between London and Canterbury?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave London?

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Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from London to Canterbury?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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London to Canterbury Route Overview

London to Canterbury bus is a popular way of travelling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: coach and train. We found up to 20 bus departures, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from London at 07:30h, arriving at Canterbury at 09:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:15h, arriving at 01:10h the following day. There are 8 train departures available on this route.

Departure station and country London, United Kingdom

Arrival station and country Canterbury, United Kingdom

Travel Distance 61 mi

Average Trip Duration 02h 55min

Total Departures 20

Popular Operators National Express

Lowest Price £9

Transportation Options Coach, Train

Traveling by coach from London to Canterbury

The shortest travel distance between London and Canterbury is 61 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 07:50 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 02:50h.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Canterbury earlier, there are 3 overnight coaches from London to Canterbury. The overnight coaches depart between and 23:15 and arrive at 01:10 the same day.

Coach companies

National Express is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1 times. Here you can see their average rating amongst travellers.

National Express

8.2

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either London or Canterbury, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

London

You can see information about the departure station and stops London here.

Canterbury

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Canterbury here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £9 (One-Way) or £18 (Return).

Trip reviews from London to Canterbury

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Other popular destinations from London

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when travelling from London, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

London to Southampton

London to Stansted Airport

London to Gatwick

London to Amsterdam

London to Bournemouth

London to Bruges

London to London Luton (Airport)

London to Edinburgh

London to Sofia

London to Kosice

London to Paris Charles de Gaulle (Airport)

Other popular destinations from Canterbury

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Canterbury, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Canterbury to Heathrow

Canterbury to Ramsgate

Canterbury to Gatwick

Canterbury to Margate

Canterbury to Herne Bay

Canterbury to Stansted Airport

Canterbury to Manchester

Canterbury to Dover

Canterbury to London Luton (Airport)

Canterbury to Broadstairs

Canterbury to Whitstable

Canterbury to Paris

Canterbury to Deal

Canterbury to Maidstone

Canterbury to Brighton

Canterbury to Peterborough

Canterbury to Dartford

Canterbury to Gillingham

Canterbury to Cambridge

Canterbury to Leeds

Canterbury to Hove

Canterbury to Liverpool

Canterbury to Paris Charles de Gaulle (Airport)

Canterbury to Chatham

Canterbury to Leicester

Other ways of travelling between London and Canterbury

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Canterbury below.

London to Canterbury Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	London
Destination Station	Canterbury
Daily Departures	Over 20 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses.
Earliest Departures	07:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:15 PM
Travel Distance	61 mi
Travel Time	02:55

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between London and Canterbury?

What is the average travel time between London and Canterbury?

What is the ticket price for the journey from London to Canterbury?

How many daily departures are there from London to Canterbury?

Are all the buses direct on the route from London to Canterbury?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from London to Canterbury?

How can I travel from London to Canterbury by bus?

How can I find which buses operate between London and Canterbury?

When do the first and last buses leave London?

Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from London to Canterbury?

How much is a bus ticket from London to Canterbury?

How many direct buses are available from London to Canterbury?