What is the best way to travel from Sunderland to Canterbury?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Canterbury from Sunderland. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Canterbury from Sunderland?
You can reach Canterbury with just £33 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 Express11h 50m007:30SunderlandInterchange19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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National Express9h 50m015:20SunderlandInterchange01:10CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express11h 45m005:35SunderlandInterchange17:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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National Express12h 0m008:35SunderlandInterchange20:35CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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National Express11h 30m012:20SunderlandInterchange23:50CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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EasyJet Airline14h 0m020:00Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport10:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 20:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £340 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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EasyJet Airline23h 40m011:25Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport11:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:25:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £170 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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EasyJet Airline7h 55m011:25Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport19:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:25:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £221 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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National Express11h 15m007:45SunderlandInterchange19:00CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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National Express9h 40m015:30SunderlandInterchange01:10CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 15:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express11h 15m005:50SunderlandInterchange17:05CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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National Express11h 40m008:45SunderlandInterchange20:25CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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National Express10h 10m023:35SunderlandInterchange09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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EasyJet Airline15h 35m018:55Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport10:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £166 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
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EasyJet Airline19h 10m019:40Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport14:50London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 19:40:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £205 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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National Express12h 30m012:20SunderlandInterchange00:50CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express10h 10m023:35SunderlandInterchange09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express13h 5m006:15SunderlandInterchange19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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National Express12h 30m008:35SunderlandInterchange21:05CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express13h 5m006:15SunderlandInterchange19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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National Express12h 30m008:35SunderlandInterchange21:05CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Ryanair17h 0m006:05Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport23:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:05:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Sunderland to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury from Sunderland in just 7h 55m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. 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 50m015:20SunderlandInterchange01:10CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express11h 30m012:20SunderlandInterchange23:50CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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National Express11h 45m005:35SunderlandInterchange17:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 05:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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National Express11h 50m007:30SunderlandInterchange19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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National Express12h 0m008:35SunderlandInterchange20:35CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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EasyJet Airline14h 0m020:00Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport10:00London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 20:00:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £340 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Fastest Buses Friday
Fastest Flights Friday
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EasyJet Airline7h 55m011:25Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport19:20London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:25:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £221 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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EasyJet Airline23h 40m011:25Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport11:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:25:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £170 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Fastest Flights Saturday
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National Express9h 40m015:30SunderlandInterchange01:10CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 15:30:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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National Express10h 10m023:35SunderlandInterchange09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express11h 15m007:45SunderlandInterchange19:00CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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National Express11h 15m005:50SunderlandInterchange17:05CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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National Express11h 40m008:45SunderlandInterchange20:25CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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EasyJet Airline15h 35m018:55Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport10:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:55:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £166 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
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EasyJet Airline19h 10m019:40Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport14:50London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 19:40:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £205 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Fastest Flights Sunday
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National Express10h 10m023:35SunderlandInterchange09:45CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express12h 30m012:20SunderlandInterchange00:50CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 12:20:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 30m008:35SunderlandInterchange21:05CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express13h 5m006:15SunderlandInterchange19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express12h 30m008:35SunderlandInterchange21:05CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 08:35:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express13h 5m006:15SunderlandInterchange19:20CanterburyCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Ryanair17h 0m006:05Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport23:05London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:05:00 to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Sunderland to Canterbury
What are the most popular stations in Sunderland and Canterbury?
In Sunderland, you will usually depart from Interchange, Dame Dorothy Street or Central Station, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at Sturry Train Station, West Station or East 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 Sunderland? With 4 connections between 1 Bus and Flight 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 Sunderland and Canterbury, you can pay as low as £33 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 Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Canterbury in just 7h 55m.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 Sunderland and Canterbury are National Express, EasyJet Airline and Ryanair, 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 Sunderland 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 East Boldon or to Blean, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley 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 Sunderland to Canterbury?
The most popular companies between Sunderland and Canterbury, are National Express, EasyJet Airline and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Airlines: EasyJet Airline and Ryanair
All you need to know when you travel from Sunderland to Canterbury
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Canterbury
How can I reach Canterbury from Sunderland?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Canterbury from Sunderland.
How far is Canterbury from Sunderland?
The distance between Sunderland and Canterbury is 435.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sunderland 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 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 74 kgs, and a flight 107 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sunderland to Canterbury?
You can get to Canterbury with just £33 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland 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 7h 55m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.
More routes to Sunderland and to Canterbury
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sunderland and to Canterbury. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

