Bus tickets Canterbury to Birkenhead from £26

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Canterbury to Birkenhead

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

today
£31
tomorrow
£34
Saturday
Sunday
£45
Monday
£42
Tuesday
£30
Wednesday
£48

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 18:50 Canterbury Coach Station 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £31
National Express 10h 45m 19:00 Canterbury University of Kent 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £31
National Express 10h 45m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £32
National Express 10h 35m 13:00 Canterbury University of Kent 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £32

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £34
National Express 9h 50m 19:55 Canterbury Coach Station 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £34
National Express 10h 35m 13:00 Canterbury University of Kent 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £34
National Express 9h 42m 20:03 Canterbury University of Kent 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead via Whistable, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 45m
      0
      18:00
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      18:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      20:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      05:45
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £28
    Travel time is 2h 3m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 30m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 23:20 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £45
National Express 9h 50m 19:55 Canterbury Coach Station 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £45
National Express 10h 20m 13:00 Canterbury University of Kent 23:20 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £45
National Express 9h 42m 20:03 Canterbury University of Kent 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead via Whistable, you can save more than £4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 9%
      9h 35m
      Canterbury
      10 km
      20:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      05:45
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead via Whistable, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 45m
      0
      18:00
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      18:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • National Express
      9h 35m
      0
      20:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      05:45
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £28
    Travel time is 2h 3m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £42
National Express 9h 50m 19:55 Canterbury Coach Station 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £42
National Express 10h 35m 13:00 Canterbury University of Kent 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £42
National Express 9h 42m 20:03 Canterbury University of Kent 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead via Whistable, you can save more than £4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 10%
      9h 35m
      Canterbury
      10 km
      20:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      05:45
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead via Whistable, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 50m
      0
      16:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      17:05
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 2h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 35m
      0
      19:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      05:45
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
    Travel time is 3h 8m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 18:50 Canterbury Coach Station 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £30
National Express 10h 45m 19:00 Canterbury University of Kent 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £30
National Express 10h 45m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £33
National Express 10h 35m 13:00 Canterbury University of Kent 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £33

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 45m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £48
National Express 10h 55m 18:50 Canterbury Coach Station 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £48
National Express 10h 35m 13:00 Canterbury University of Kent 23:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £48
National Express 10h 45m 19:00 Canterbury University of Kent 05:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead via Whistable, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 10%
      10h 35m
      Canterbury
      10 km
      19:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      05:45
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead via Whistable, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 50m
      0
      16:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      17:05
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 2h 5m
    • National Express
      10h 35m
      0
      19:10
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      05:45
      Birkenhead
      Hamilton Square
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save £18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Canterbury to Birkenhead is £26 on 02/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Birkenhead

See here how frequent the connections between Canterbury and Birkenhead are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Canterbury to Birkenhead. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Canterbury and Birkenhead.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 coaches from Canterbury to Birkenhead, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Birkenhead, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Canterbury to Birkenhead

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Birkenhead in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Birkenhead starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus £26
Fastest Bus 9h 42m
Earliest Coach 12:50
Latest Coach 19:00
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 364.2 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Canterbury to Birkenhead

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Canterbury for Birkenhead: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£31
Friday 19/12
£34
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
£45
Monday 22/12
£42
Tuesday 23/12
£30
Wednesday 24/12
£48
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£62
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
£46
Friday 02/01
£26
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
Saturday 10/01
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Canterbury to Birkenhead, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £26, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Canterbury to Birkenhead. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £48.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Birkenhead, with £30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Canterbury to Birkenhead

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 Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead, 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 Birkenhead are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Birkenhead

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Birkenhead

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Birkenhead bus

How much does a Canterbury - Birkenhead coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Canterbury - Birkenhead bus trip is available from £26 and takes 10h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Canterbury to Birkenhead is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £49. 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 - Birkenhead route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Canterbury to Birkenhead is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birkenhead from Canterbury take?

The quickest coach from Canterbury to Birkenhead is provided by National Express and takes 9h 42m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Birkenhead?

The earliest bus to Birkenhead departs from Canterbury at 12:50. 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 Birkenhead?

The latest bus to Birkenhead 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 - Birkenhead route?

Passengers looking to travel from Canterbury to Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury and Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead on your planned travel date.

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

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 4 daily trips between Canterbury and Birkenhead. 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 Birkenhead?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Canterbury and Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead

Economy
Economy

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

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