Bus and Coach from Canterbury to Bedford: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Canterbury to Bedford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£23

tomorrow

£23

Saturday

£23

Sunday

Monday

£23

Tuesday

£23

Wednesday

£23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	16:45	Canterbury	Coach Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 29/10/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/10/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 25m	05:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 29/10/2026 05:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/10/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 55m	07:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 29/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/10/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 15m	10:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 29/10/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/10/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 45m	12:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 29/10/2026 12:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/10/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	10:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 30/10/2026 10:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/10/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 35m	11:00	Canterbury	University of Kent	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 30/10/2026 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/10/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	6h 35m	08:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 30/10/2026 08:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/10/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 15m	16:15	Canterbury	Coach Station	22:30	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 30/10/2026 16:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/10/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 25m	09:00	Canterbury	University of Kent	15:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 30/10/2026 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/10/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	12:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 31/10/2026 12:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/10/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 35m	13:00	Canterbury	University of Kent	19:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 31/10/2026 13:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/10/2026 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 35m	10:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	17:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 31/10/2026 10:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/10/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	7h 10m	14:25	Canterbury	Coach Station	21:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 31/10/2026 14:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/10/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 25m	11:00	Canterbury	University of Kent	17:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 31/10/2026 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/10/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 20m	14:15	Canterbury	Coach Station	20:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 02/11/2026 14:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/11/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 10m	14:25	Canterbury	University of Kent	20:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 02/11/2026 14:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/11/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 25m	05:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 02/11/2026 05:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/11/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 55m	16:15	Canterbury	Coach Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 02/11/2026 16:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/11/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 17m	05:38	Canterbury	University of Kent	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 02/11/2026 05:38:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/11/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 17m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	16:45	Canterbury	Coach Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/11/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 25m	05:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 05:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/11/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 55m	07:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 07:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/11/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 15m	10:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/11/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 17m	05:38	Canterbury	University of Kent	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 03/11/2026 05:38:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/11/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 17m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	05:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 04/11/2026 05:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 15m	10:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 04/11/2026 10:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	7h 15m	14:45	Canterbury	Coach Station	22:00	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 04/11/2026 14:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 25m	16:45	Canterbury	Coach Station	23:10	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 04/11/2026 16:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 17m	05:38	Canterbury	University of Kent	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 04/11/2026 05:38:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/11/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 17m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Canterbury to Bedford is £23 on 29/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Bedford

See here how frequent the connections between Canterbury and Bedford are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Canterbury to Bedford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Canterbury and Bedford.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 coaches from Canterbury to Bedford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Bedford, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Canterbury to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Bedford starting from £23!

Cheapest Bus	£23
Fastest Bus	4h 57m
Earliest Coach	04:20
Latest Coach	16:55
Daily Bus Connections	15 Ø
Distance	5,357.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Canterbury to Bedford

Every day, 15 buses from 1 coach companies leave Canterbury for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 29/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

£23

Friday 30/10

£23

Saturday 31/10

£23

Sunday 01/11

Monday 02/11

£23

Tuesday 03/11

£23

Wednesday 04/11

£23

Thursday 05/11

£23

Friday 06/11

£23

Saturday 07/11

£23

Sunday 08/11

£25

Monday 09/11

£23

Tuesday 10/11

£23

Wednesday 11/11

£23

Thursday 12/11

£23

Friday 13/11

Saturday 14/11

£23

Sunday 15/11

£25

Monday 16/11

£23

Tuesday 17/11

£23

Wednesday 18/11

£23

Thursday 19/11

£23

Friday 20/11

£23

Saturday 21/11

£23

Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Bedford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Canterbury to Bedford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £23, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Canterbury to Bedford. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Bedford, with £23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Canterbury to Bedford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Canterbury to Bedford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Canterbury to Bedford, 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 Canterbury to Bedford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Canterbury and Bedford.

Coach Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

Central Station

St Johns Train station

River Street

St Nicholas Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Bedford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Canterbury to Bedford? Or which bus companies serve the route Canterbury to Bedford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Canterbury to Bedford bus

How much does a Canterbury - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Canterbury - Bedford bus trip is available from £23 and takes 6h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Canterbury to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £23 to £38. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Canterbury to Bedford is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Canterbury take?

The quickest coach from Canterbury to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 4h 57m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Canterbury at 04:20. 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 Canterbury to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Canterbury at 16:55. 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 Canterbury - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Canterbury to Bedford 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 Canterbury and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury and Bedford 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 Bedford from Canterbury?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Canterbury Bedford 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 Canterbury Bedford 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 Canterbury to Bedford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Canterbury to Bedford?

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 15 daily trips between Canterbury and Bedford. 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 Canterbury to Bedford?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Canterbury and Bedford 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 Canterbury to Bedford

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Bedford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Canterbury and to Bedford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!