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Compare all timetables for the bus from London to Canterbury

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

today
£7
tomorrow
£21
Sunday
£14
Monday
£16
Tuesday
£12
Wednesday
£16
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 2h 10m 21:30 London Victoria Coach Station 23:40 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £7
National Express 2h 3m 23:00 London Victoria Coach Station 01:03 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £7
National Express 2h 20m 21:30 London Victoria Coach Station 23:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £7
National Express 2h 10m 23:00 London Victoria Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £7
National Express 1h 50m 21:50 London Elephant and Castle 23:40 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 15m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 11:45 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £21
National Express 2h 20m 12:30 London Victoria Coach Station 14:50 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £21
National Express 2h 20m 16:30 London Victoria Coach Station 18:50 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £21
National Express 2h 15m 20:00 London Victoria Coach Station 22:15 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £21
National Express 2h 3m 23:00 London Victoria Coach Station 01:03 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 15m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 11:45 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £14
National Express 2h 20m 12:30 London Victoria Coach Station 14:50 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £14
National Express 2h 20m 16:30 London Victoria Coach Station 18:50 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £14
National Express 2h 15m 20:00 London Victoria Coach Station 22:15 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £14
National Express 2h 3m 23:00 London Victoria Coach Station 01:03 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to London via Canterbury, you can save more than £11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 79%
      0h 8m
      0 km
      00:55
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      01:03
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      81 km
      London
      National Express
      Economy
      £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 5m 07:30 London Victoria Coach Station 09:35 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £16
National Express 2h 15m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 11:45 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £16
National Express 2h 25m 11:00 London Victoria Coach Station 13:25 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £16
National Express 2h 20m 12:30 London Victoria Coach Station 14:50 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £16
National Express 2h 25m 14:30 London Victoria Coach Station 16:55 Canterbury University of Kent  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 15m 07:30 London Victoria Coach Station 09:45 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 25m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 35m 11:30 London Victoria Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 30m 14:00 London Victoria Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 2h 50m 16:30 London Victoria Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to London via Canterbury, you can save more than £9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 75%
      0h 8m
      0 km
      00:55
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      01:03
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      81 km
      London
      National Express
      Economy
      £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 15m 07:30 London Victoria Coach Station 09:45 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 2h 25m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 2h 35m 11:30 London Victoria Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 2h 30m 14:00 London Victoria Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 2h 50m 16:30 London Victoria Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Whistable to London via Canterbury, you can save more than £13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 81%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      00:30
      Whistable
      Bus Stop
      00:40
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      81 km
      London
      National Express
      Economy
      £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 15m 13:00 London Victoria Coach Station 15:15 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 2h 15m 19:30 London Victoria Coach Station 21:45 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 1h 50m 13:25 London New Cross Gate 15:15 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 1h 50m 19:55 London New Cross Gate 21:45 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 1h 42m 13:33 London Lewisham Rail Station 15:15 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £28

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from London to Canterbury is £6 on 01/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between London and Canterbury

See here how frequent the connections between London and Canterbury are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 121 daily coaches from London to Canterbury. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between London and Canterbury.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 268 coaches from London to Canterbury, while Night sees the fewest connections between London and Canterbury, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from London to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 96 times every day by bus from London to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from London to Canterbury starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus £6
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 09:30
Latest Coach 20:10
Daily Bus Connections 96 Ø
Distance 87.4 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from London to Canterbury

Every day, 96 buses from 1 coach companies leave London for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£7
Saturday 20/12
£21
Sunday 21/12
£14
Monday 22/12
£16
Tuesday 23/12
£12
Wednesday 24/12
£16
Thursday 25/12
£28
Friday 26/12
£25
Saturday 27/12
£16
Sunday 28/12
£16
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
£12
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
£6
Friday 02/01
£10
Saturday 03/01
£12
Sunday 04/01
£10
Monday 05/01
£6
Tuesday 06/01
£6
Wednesday 07/01
£6
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£6
Saturday 10/01
£6
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from London to Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £6, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Canterbury. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Canterbury, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

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

Beloved bus companies from London to Canterbury

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

National Express from London to Canterbury

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 09:30
Last Coach 20:10
Daily Connections 96 Ø
Found on 19/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in London and Canterbury

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London 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 London to Canterbury? Compare all modes of transports from London to Canterbury.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the London to Canterbury bus

How much does a London - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the London - Canterbury bus trip is available from £6 and takes 2h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection London to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 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 London - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London to Canterbury is offered by roughly 96 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from London take?

The quickest coach from London to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 1h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from London at 09:30. 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 London to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from London at 20:10. 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 London - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from London 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 London and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between London 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 London?

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 London 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 London 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 London to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London 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 96 daily trips between London 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 London to Canterbury?

Prices and availability for 96 trips between London 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 London to Canterbury

Economy
Economy

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

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