Bus tickets Bristol to Canterbury from £12

Find a coach from Bristol to Canterbury: Compare 1 companies
1
Search accommodation with Booking.com
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

Which bus from Bristol to Canterbury is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol 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
from £16
tomorrow
from £16
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
Friday
from £16
Saturday
from £12
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    04:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:35
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    14:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:40
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 33m
    0
    19:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    01:03
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    04:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:45
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      16:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      18:35
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      18:55
      London
      Elephant and Castle
      20:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 0h 38m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    07:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    19:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    07:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    14:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    20:55
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      16:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      18:35
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      18:55
      London
      Elephant and Castle
      20:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:45
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    07:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    14:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    19:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    04:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:35
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    07:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    13:55
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 35m
      0
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coldharbour Lane
      21:20
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      00:40
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    19:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    01:10
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 33m
    0
    19:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    01:03
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:45
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    05:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:55
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coldharbour Lane
      21:45
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      21:50
      London
      Elephant and Castle
      23:40
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 58m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    19:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    01:10
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    22:15
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:40
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 35m
      0
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coldharbour Lane
      21:45
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      21:50
      London
      Elephant and Castle
      23:40
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £1

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Canterbury?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Canterbury. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily coaches from Bristol to Canterbury. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Bristol and Canterbury.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 76 coaches from Bristol to Canterbury, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Canterbury, with 10 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Bristol to Canterbury

National Express-Ends soon! Get 25% off coach tickets. Travel by Aug 31.
National Express

Ends soon! Get 25% off coach tickets. Travel by Aug 31.

All facts for Bristol to Canterbury bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 35 times by bus from Bristol to Canterbury in one click. Book your Bristol to Canterbury bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 04:00
Latest Coach 19:30
Daily Bus Connections 35 Ø
Distance 255.3 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Canterbury?

Every day, 35 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bristol for Canterbury. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
£16
Tuesday 17/06
£17
Wednesday 18/06
£16
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
£17
Saturday 21/06
£12
Sunday 22/06
Monday 23/06
£12
Tuesday 24/06
£14
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
Friday 27/06
Saturday 28/06
Sunday 29/06
Monday 30/06
Tuesday 01/07
Wednesday 02/07
Thursday 03/07
Friday 04/07
£12
Saturday 05/07
Sunday 06/07
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 08/07
Wednesday 09/07
Thursday 10/07
Friday 11/07
Saturday 12/07
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Canterbury. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Canterbury, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Canterbury are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Canterbury?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Canterbury timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Canterbury

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Canterbury:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 04:00
Last Coach 19:30
Daily Connections 35 Ø
Found on 13/06/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Canterbury

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Canterbury? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Canterbury.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol 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 Bristol to Canterbury bus

How much does a Bristol Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Canterbury bus trip is available from £12 and takes 6h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £21. 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 Bristol Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Canterbury is offered by roughly 35 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 5h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Bristol at 04:00. 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 Bristol to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Bristol at 19:30. 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 Bristol Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol 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 Bristol and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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 Bristol?

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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Bristol and to Canterbury

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bristol and to Canterbury. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
Coach Nottingham to Bristol Coach Nottingham to Bristol
Coach from Gloucester to Bristol Coach from Gloucester to Bristol
Buses Cheltenham to Bristol Buses Cheltenham to Bristol
Coaches Swansea to Bristol Coaches Swansea to Bristol
Bognor Regis to Canterbury bus Bognor Regis to Canterbury bus
Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Canterbury Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Canterbury
Coach Bournemouth to Canterbury Coach Bournemouth to Canterbury
Ipswich to Canterbury coach Ipswich to Canterbury coach
Popular Airport Transfers to Bristol and to Canterbury
CheckMyBus › Coaches in United Kingdom › Coach to Bristol › Coach to Canterbury

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To show you the best bus deals, we and our partners use technical, analytical, and marketing cookies for ads personalisation. We remember your anonymized details to provide a personalized experience.