Bus and Coach from Darlington to Canterbury: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Darlington to Canterbury

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

today

£30

tomorrow

Tuesday

£42

Wednesday

Thursday

£26

Friday

Saturday

£25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 45m	14:25	Darlington	Central Coach Station	01:10	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	12h 0m	11:50	Darlington	Central Coach Station	23:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	10h 10m	01:45	Darlington	Central Coach Station	11:55	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	10h 25m	14:25	Darlington	Central Coach Station	00:50	Canterbury	Coach Station		Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
	National Express	10h 10m	01:45	Darlington	Central Coach Station	11:55	Canterbury	Coach Station		Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Canterbury via Leeds, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 25m
  
  0
  
  14:25
  
  Darlington
  Central Coach Station
  
  16:05
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 14:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- National Express
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  16:30
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  00:50
  
  Canterbury
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	10h 10m	01:45	Darlington	Central Coach Station	11:55	Canterbury	Coach Station		Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
	National Express	10h 25m	14:25	Darlington	Central Coach Station	00:50	Canterbury	Coach Station		Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 45m	14:25	Darlington	Central Coach Station	01:10	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express	12h 0m	11:50	Darlington	Central Coach Station	23:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	10h 10m	01:45	Darlington	Central Coach Station	11:55	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Darlington to Canterbury is £25 on 07/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Darlington and Canterbury

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Darlington to Canterbury. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Darlington and Canterbury.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 coaches from Darlington to Canterbury, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Darlington and Canterbury, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Darlington to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Darlington to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Darlington to Canterbury starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus	£25
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Latest Coach	14:25
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	401.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Darlington to Canterbury

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Darlington for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

Sunday 01/02

£30

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£42

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£26

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£25

Sunday 08/02

£32

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£42

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Darlington to Canterbury

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

With a price starting from £25, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Darlington to Canterbury. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £42.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Darlington to Canterbury, with £25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £28.

How to save money travelling from Darlington to Canterbury

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 Darlington 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 bus from Darlington 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 Darlington to Canterbury are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Darlington to Canterbury

These are the most booked bus companies between Darlington to Canterbury from our users.

National Express from Darlington to Canterbury

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

Cheapest Price	£25
Fastest Coach	10h 10m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Last Coach	14:25
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	29/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Darlington and Canterbury

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

Central Coach Station

Park Ln 14

Town Hall

Coach Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Darlington to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Darlington to Canterbury bus

How much does a Darlington - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Darlington - Canterbury bus trip is available from £25 and takes 10h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Darlington to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £43. 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 Darlington - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Darlington to Canterbury is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Darlington take?

The quickest coach from Darlington to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 10h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Darlington to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Darlington at 01:45. 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 Darlington to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Darlington at 14:25. 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 Darlington - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Darlington 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 Darlington and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Darlington 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 Darlington?

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 Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Darlington and to Canterbury

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