What is the best way to travel from Birkenhead to Canterbury?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Canterbury from Birkenhead?
You can reach Canterbury with just £23 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express9h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 35m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:30CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express9h 40m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:35CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express9h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express9h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express9h 40m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:35CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express9h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express9h 40m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:35CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express9h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 35m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:30CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Birkenhead to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury from Birkenhead in just 9h 25m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express9h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 35m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:30CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express9h 40m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:35CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express9h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express9h 40m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:35CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express9h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express9h 40m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:35CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express9h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express9h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 23:55:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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National Express9h 35m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square09:30CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 23:55:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express12h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:10CanterburyUniversity of Kent0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:50:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Birkenhead to Canterbury
What are the most popular stations in Birkenhead and Canterbury?
In Birkenhead, you will usually depart from Upton Train Station, Europa Boulevard or Hamilton Square, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at East Station, West Station or Sturry Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Canterbury from Birkenhead? With 3 connections between 1 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birkenhead and Canterbury, you can pay as low as £23 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Canterbury in just 9h 25m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birkenhead and Canterbury are National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Birkenhead and Canterbury is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Liverpool or to Blean, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Birkenhead to Canterbury?
The most popular companies between Birkenhead and Canterbury, are National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
All you need to know when you travel from Birkenhead to Canterbury
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birkenhead to Canterbury. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Birkenhead to Canterbury
How can I reach Canterbury from Birkenhead?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Canterbury from Birkenhead.
How far is Canterbury from Birkenhead?
The distance between Birkenhead and Canterbury is 364.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birkenhead and Canterbury?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 62 kgs, and a flight 90 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birkenhead to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury with just £23 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Canterbury?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Canterbury in just 9h 25m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to Birkenhead and to Canterbury
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birkenhead and to Canterbury. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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