Bus tickets Canterbury to Bedford from £26

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Canterbury to Bedford

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
£28
tomorrow
£29
Sunday
Monday
£26
Tuesday
Wednesday
£28
Thursday
£28

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 16:15 Canterbury Coach Station 23:10 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 45m 16:25 Canterbury University of Kent 23:10 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 45m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 17:35 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 6h 45m 14:15 Canterbury Coach Station 21:00 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 6h 35m 11:00 Canterbury University of Kent 17:35 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bedford via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 30m
      0
      13:00
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      14:20
      London
      Eltham
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 5h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 50m
      0
      19:40
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      22:30
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 17:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 6h 25m 11:00 Canterbury University of Kent 17:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 7h 10m 14:25 Canterbury Coach Station 21:35 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 7h 10m 16:20 Canterbury Coach Station 23:30 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 7h 0m 14:35 Canterbury University of Kent 21:35 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bedford via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 47m
      0
      05:38
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      08:05
      London
      Elephant and Castle
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      10:00
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      12:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 22m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 6h 47m 05:38 Canterbury University of Kent 12:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 6h 5m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 10:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 5h 57m 04:28 Canterbury University of Kent 10:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 45m 14:15 Canterbury Coach Station 21:00 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bedford via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 47m
      0
      05:38
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      07:30
      London
      Lewisham Rail Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 15m
      0
      08:10
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      10:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 5m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 10:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 55m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 5h 57m 04:28 Canterbury University of Kent 10:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 47m 05:38 Canterbury University of Kent 12:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 7h 15m 10:20 Canterbury Coach Station 17:35 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bedford via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 47m
      0
      05:38
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      07:30
      London
      Lewisham Rail Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 15m
      0
      08:10
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      10:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 05:30 Canterbury Coach Station 12:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 47m 05:38 Canterbury University of Kent 12:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 5m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 10:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 6h 25m 16:45 Canterbury Coach Station 23:10 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 5h 57m 04:28 Canterbury University of Kent 10:25 Bedford Central Coach Station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Bedford via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 47m
      0
      05:38
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      07:30
      London
      Lewisham Rail Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 15m
      0
      08:10
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      10:25
      Bedford
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Canterbury to Bedford is £26 on 02/12/2025. 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Canterbury to Bedford. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Canterbury and Bedford.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 30 coaches from Canterbury to Bedford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Bedford, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Canterbury to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 17 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Bedford starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus £26
Fastest Bus 4h 57m
Earliest Coach 04:20
Latest Coach 19:00
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 5,357.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Canterbury to Bedford

Every day, 17 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 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£28
Saturday 06/12
£28
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£26
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£28
Thursday 11/12
£28
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
£31
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

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 £26, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Canterbury to Bedford. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £28.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Bedford, with £26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

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.

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 £26 and takes 6h 55m. 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 £26 to £37. 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 17 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 £32. 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 19:00. 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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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