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Which bus from Barnstaple to Canterbury is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Barnstaple to Canterbury. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£27
tomorrow
£22
Friday
£38
Saturday
£42
Sunday
£33
Monday
£40
Tuesday
£38

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:20 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £27
National Express 10h 0m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 9h 30m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:55 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £32
National Express 9h 40m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to Barnstaple via Canterbury, you can save more than £24? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 89%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      09:25
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      09:35
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      355 km
      Barnstaple
      National Express
      Economy
      £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 0m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 9h 40m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 9h 50m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:20 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £33
National Express 9h 30m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:55 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £38

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 45m 10:40 Barnstaple Coach Station 22:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 11h 35m 10:40 Barnstaple Coach Station 22:15 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £38
National Express 10h 50m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 10h 40m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:10 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £40
National Express 11h 20m 09:15 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to Barnstaple via Canterbury, you can save more than £35? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 92%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      00:30
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      00:40
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      355 km
      Barnstaple
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury via Gillingham, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:30
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 4h 35m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      20:15
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      20:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 20m 06:45 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 11h 0m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 22:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 10h 10m 06:45 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:55 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £42
National Express 10h 50m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 22:15 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £42
National Express 11h 0m 09:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury via Gillingham, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:30
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 4h 35m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      20:15
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      20:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 10m 06:45 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:55 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £33
National Express 10h 20m 06:45 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 10h 50m 09:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:15 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £41
National Express 11h 0m 09:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £41
National Express 10h 50m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 22:15 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to Barnstaple via Canterbury, you can save more than £30? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 91%
      0h 8m
      0 km
      00:55
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      01:03
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      355 km
      Barnstaple
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury via Gillingham, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:30
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 4h 35m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      20:15
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      20:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 25m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:55 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £40
National Express 10h 35m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 17:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 10h 50m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 22:15 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £42
National Express 11h 0m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 22:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 11h 0m 09:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:25 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to Barnstaple via Canterbury, you can save more than £37? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 92%
      0h 8m
      0 km
      00:55
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      01:03
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      355 km
      Barnstaple
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury via Gillingham, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 25m
      0
      06:30
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      15:40
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 4h 35m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      20:15
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      20:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:20 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £38
National Express 10h 0m 06:30 Barnstaple Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 9h 30m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 20:55 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £42
National Express 9h 40m 11:25 Barnstaple Coach Station 21:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to Barnstaple via Canterbury, you can save more than £35? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 92%
      0h 8m
      0 km
      00:55
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      01:03
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      355 km
      Barnstaple
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury via Gillingham, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 15m
      0
      11:25
      Barnstaple
      Coach Station
      20:15
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 3h 50m
    • National Express
      0h 35m
      0
      00:05
      Gillingham
      Hempstead Valley
      00:40
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Barnstaple to Canterbury is £22 on 17/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


All facts for Barnstaple to Canterbury bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 5 times by bus from Barnstaple to Canterbury in one click. Book your Barnstaple to Canterbury bus ticket starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus £22
Fastest Bus 9h 30m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Latest Coach 11:25
Daily Bus Connections 5 Ø
Distance 358.8 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Barnstaple to Canterbury?

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Barnstaple for Canterbury. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
Tuesday 15/09
Wednesday 16/09
£27
Thursday 17/09
£33
Friday 18/09
£38
Saturday 19/09
£42
Sunday 20/09
£33
Monday 21/09
£40
Tuesday 22/09
£38
Wednesday 23/09
£33
Thursday 24/09
Friday 25/09
£38
Saturday 26/09
£40
Sunday 27/09
£38
Monday 28/09
£42
Tuesday 29/09
£38
Wednesday 30/09
£40
Thursday 01/10
Friday 02/10
£40
Saturday 03/10
£40
Sunday 04/10
£33
Monday 05/10
£40
Tuesday 06/10
£33
Wednesday 07/10
£32
Thursday 08/10
£33
Friday 09/10
£40
Saturday 10/10
£41
Sunday 11/10

How to save money travelling from Barnstaple to Canterbury

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Barnstaple to Canterbury in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Barnstaple to Canterbury, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Barnstaple to Canterbury are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Barnstaple and Canterbury

Here is a map with all coach stations in Barnstaple and Canterbury. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Barnstaple to Canterbury

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Barnstaple to Canterbury. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Barnstaple to Canterbury bus

How much does a Barnstaple Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Barnstaple Canterbury bus trip is available from £22 and takes 10h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Barnstaple to Canterbury?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Canterbury.

How many connections are available for the Barnstaple Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Barnstaple to Canterbury is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Barnstaple take?

The quickest coach from Barnstaple to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 9h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Barnstaple to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Barnstaple at 06:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Barnstaple to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Barnstaple at 11:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Barnstaple Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Barnstaple and Canterbury by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Canterbury from Barnstaple?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Barnstaple Canterbury bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Barnstaple Canterbury bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Barnstaple to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Barnstaple to Canterbury?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Barnstaple and Canterbury. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Barnstaple to Canterbury?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Barnstaple and Canterbury change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Barnstaple to Canterbury

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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