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Compare all timetables for the bus from Southampton to Canterbury

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

today
£19
tomorrow
£21
Monday
£11
Tuesday
£11
Wednesday
£11
Thursday
£19
Friday
£19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 07:45 Southampton Coach Station 15:00 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 40m 15:45 Southampton Coach Station 22:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 10m 19:00 Southampton Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 50m 06:45 Southampton Coach Station 13:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 20m 17:30 Southampton Coach Station 23:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 07:45 Southampton Coach Station 15:00 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 40m 15:45 Southampton Coach Station 22:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 10m 19:00 Southampton Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 50m 06:45 Southampton Coach Station 13:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 20m 17:30 Southampton Coach Station 23:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 10m 06:25 Southampton Coach Station 13:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 30m 07:30 Southampton Coach Station 15:00 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 5m 15:20 Southampton Coach Station 22:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 20m 17:30 Southampton Coach Station 23:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 10m 19:00 Southampton Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 16:30 Southampton Coach Station 22:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 20m 18:30 Southampton Coach Station 00:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 5m 07:00 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 6h 25m 10:05 Southampton Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 35m 13:30 Southampton Coach Station 21:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 20m 18:30 Southampton Coach Station 00:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 5m 07:00 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 35m 13:30 Southampton Coach Station 21:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 6h 25m 16:30 Southampton Coach Station 22:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 5m 12:15 Southampton Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 13:30 Southampton Coach Station 21:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 20m 18:30 Southampton Coach Station 00:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 7h 5m 07:00 Southampton Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 5m 12:15 Southampton Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 25m 16:30 Southampton Coach Station 22:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      04:20
      Southampton
      University
      06:25
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 5h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 40m
      0
      11:45
      London
      Lewisham Rail Station
      13:25
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 07:30 Southampton Coach Station 15:15 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 7h 5m 15:20 Southampton Coach Station 22:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 6h 10m 19:00 Southampton Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 7h 10m 06:25 Southampton Coach Station 13:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 20m 13:15 Southampton Coach Station 20:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 10m
      0
      17:05
      Southampton
      University
      19:10
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • National Express
      1h 30m
      0
      20:45
      London
      Lewisham Rail Station
      22:15
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Canterbury is £11 on 22/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Canterbury

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Canterbury are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Southampton to Canterbury. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Southampton and Canterbury.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 coaches from Southampton to Canterbury, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Canterbury, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 9 times every day by bus from Southampton to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Canterbury starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 04:15
Latest Coach 19:00
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 178.2 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Canterbury

Every day, 9 buses from 1 coach companies leave Southampton for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
Friday 19/06
Saturday 20/06
£19
Sunday 21/06
£21
Monday 22/06
£11
Tuesday 23/06
£11
Wednesday 24/06
£11
Thursday 25/06
£19
Friday 26/06
£19
Saturday 27/06
£12
Sunday 28/06
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
£13
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£11
Saturday 11/07
£11
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Canterbury. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Canterbury, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

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

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Canterbury

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

National Express from Southampton to Canterbury

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 04:15
Last Coach 19:00
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 27/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Canterbury

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Southampton to Canterbury bus

How much does a Southampton - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Canterbury bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Southampton to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £34. 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 Southampton - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Canterbury is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 5h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £33. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Southampton at 04:15. 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 Southampton to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Southampton 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 Southampton - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Southampton 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 Southampton and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton 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 Southampton?

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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Southampton 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 9 daily trips between Southampton 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 Southampton to Canterbury?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Southampton 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 Southampton to Canterbury

Economy
Economy

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

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