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

today
£44
tomorrow
£42
Tuesday
£38
Wednesday
£38
Thursday
£38
Friday
£42
Saturday
£32

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 10m 21:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 13h 25m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 45m
      0
      09:05
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      11:50
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • National Express
      11h 20m
      0
      13:30
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      00:50
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 14h 10m 21:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 10m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      00:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      11:55
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 15m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 14h 10m 21:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 10m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      00:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      11:55
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 15m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 14h 10m 21:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 10m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      00:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      11:55
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 15m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
National Express 14h 10m 21:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 10m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      00:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      11:55
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 35m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 14h 10m 21:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 10m
      0
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      23:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      00:20
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      11:55
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 25m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 14h 10m 21:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      14h 5m
      0
      11:05
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      13:50
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      10h 25m
      0
      14:45
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Coach Station
      01:10
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Canterbury is £32 on 07/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Canterbury

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Canterbury are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Canterbury. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Canterbury.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 coaches from Edinburgh to Canterbury, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Canterbury, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Canterbury starting from £32!

Cheapest Bus £32
Fastest Bus 13h 25m
Earliest Coach 11:45
Latest Coach 21:45
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 590.7 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Canterbury

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£44
Monday 02/11
£42
Tuesday 03/11
£38
Wednesday 04/11
£38
Thursday 05/11
£38
Friday 06/11
£42
Saturday 07/11
£32
Sunday 08/11
£32
Monday 09/11
£38
Tuesday 10/11
£38
Wednesday 11/11
£38
Thursday 12/11
£38
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£32
Sunday 15/11
£32
Monday 16/11
£38
Tuesday 17/11
£38
Wednesday 18/11
£38
Thursday 19/11
£38
Friday 20/11
£41
Saturday 21/11
£32
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £32, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Canterbury. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £38.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Canterbury, with £32. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

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

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Canterbury

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

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 Edinburgh to Canterbury? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Canterbury.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Canterbury bus

How much does a Edinburgh - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Canterbury bus trip is available from £32 and takes 13h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £32 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 Edinburgh - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 13h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Edinburgh at 11:45. 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 Edinburgh to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Edinburgh at 21:45. 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 Edinburgh - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

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

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 2 daily trips between Edinburgh and Canterbury. 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 Edinburgh to Canterbury?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Edinburgh and Canterbury 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 Edinburgh to Canterbury

Economy
Economy

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

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