The journey to Canterbury from Birchington-on-Sea takes just 23 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 73 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Birchington-on-Sea at 05:37.

National Express schedule

National Express operates between Birchington-on-Sea and Canterbury 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 13
Shortest trip 23 minutes
First departure 05:37
Last departure 18:32

Travel from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury with Stagecoach South East in 33 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 60
Shortest trip 33 minutes
First departure 05:54
Last departure 22:31

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Birchington-on-Sea and Canterbury?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury, departing as early as 05:37.

  • How long is the bus trip from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

    The fastest bus to Canterbury from Birchington-on-Sea takes 23 minutes.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Canterbury from Birchington-on-Sea?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Birchington-on-Sea and Canterbury?

    Stagecoach South East and National Express run buses to Canterbury from Birchington-on-Sea.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

    The first bus to Canterbury from Birchington-on-Sea leaves at 05:37. The journey takes 23 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Canterbury from Birchington-on-Sea?

    The last bus leaves Birchington-on-Sea at 18:32, arriving into Canterbury at 19:08. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Canterbury

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Aylesham
  • Daily except Sunday
17 minutes 6.4 miles
Folkestone
  • Daily
30 minutes 14 miles
Herne Bay
  • Daily
19 minutes 6.8 miles
Hythe
  • Daily except Sunday
43 minutes 14 miles
Kidbrooke
  • Daily
1 hour 7 minutes 47 miles
Lympne
  • Weekdays
41 minutes 14 miles
Maidstone
  • Daily except Sunday
1 hour 27 minutes 24 miles
Margate
  • Daily
34 minutes 15 miles
Sandwich
  • Daily
32 minutes 11 miles