Bus and Coach from Sunderland to Canterbury: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sunderland to Canterbury

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

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£22

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Wednesday

£21

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Friday

£21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 40m	08:45	Sunderland	Interchange	20:25	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
National Express	11h 15m	05:50	Sunderland	Interchange	17:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 05:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
National Express	11h 30m	12:20	Sunderland	Interchange	23:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 15m	07:45	Sunderland	Interchange	19:00	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
National Express	9h 40m	15:30	Sunderland	Interchange	01:10	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 15:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 30m	12:20	Sunderland	Interchange	00:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	13h 5m	06:15	Sunderland	Interchange	19:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
National Express	12h 30m	08:35	Sunderland	Interchange	21:05	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	10h 10m	23:35	Sunderland	Interchange	09:45	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 23:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	15:20	Sunderland	Interchange	01:10	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 15:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	11h 45m	05:35	Sunderland	Interchange	17:20	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
National Express	12h 0m	08:35	Sunderland	Interchange	20:35	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	11h 30m	12:20	Sunderland	Interchange	23:50	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	9h 55m	23:35	Sunderland	Interchange	09:30	Canterbury	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 23:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sunderland to Canterbury is £20 on 09/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sunderland and Canterbury

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Sunderland to Canterbury. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Sunderland and Canterbury.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Sunderland to Canterbury, while Night sees the fewest connections between Sunderland and Canterbury, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sunderland to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Sunderland to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sunderland to Canterbury starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus	£20
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Coach	05:50
Latest Coach	23:35
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	435.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Sunderland to Canterbury

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Sunderland for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

Sunday 22/03

£22

Monday 23/03

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£21

Thursday 26/03

Friday 27/03

£21

Saturday 28/03

Sunday 29/03

£23

Monday 30/03

Tuesday 31/03

Wednesday 01/04

Thursday 02/04

Friday 03/04

£32

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 05/04

Monday 06/04

£47

Tuesday 07/04

£21

Wednesday 08/04

£21

Thursday 09/04

£20

Friday 10/04

£23

Saturday 11/04

£23

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Sunderland to Canterbury

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

With a price starting from £21, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sunderland to Canterbury. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sunderland to Canterbury, with £20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

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

Beloved bus companies from Sunderland to Canterbury

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

National Express from Sunderland to Canterbury

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

Cheapest Price	£21
Fastest Coach	9h 40m
Earliest Coach	05:50
Last Coach	23:35
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	24/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sunderland and Canterbury

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

Interchange

City Centre

Fawcett Street

Stadium of Light

Stadium Way

Central Station

Seaburn Station

Coach Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sunderland to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Sunderland to Canterbury bus

How much does a Sunderland - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sunderland - Canterbury bus trip is available from £20 and takes 12h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sunderland to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £28. 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 Sunderland - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Sunderland to Canterbury is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Sunderland take?

The quickest coach from Sunderland to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 9h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sunderland to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Sunderland at 05:50. 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 Sunderland to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Sunderland at 23:35. 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 Sunderland - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sunderland 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 5 daily trips between Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Canterbury?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sunderland and to Canterbury

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