Buses to Canterbury
from London
The journey to Canterbury from London takes just 1 hour 35 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 29 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs London at 07:30.
National Express schedule
National Express operates between London and Canterbury 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 29 |
| Shortest trip | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| First departure | 07:30 |
| Last departure | 23:59 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between London and Canterbury?
Yes, buses operate daily from London to Canterbury, departing as early as 07:30.
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How long is the bus trip from London to Canterbury?
The fastest bus to Canterbury from London takes 1 hour 35 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 2 hours 31 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Canterbury from London?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between London and Canterbury?
National Express run buses to Canterbury from London.
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What time is the earliest bus from London to Canterbury?
The first bus to Canterbury from London leaves at 07:30. The journey takes about 2 hours.
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When is the last bus to Canterbury from London?
The last bus leaves London at 23:59, arriving into Canterbury at 23:25. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Canterbury
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham |
| 17 minutes | 6.4 miles |
| Folkestone |
| 30 minutes | 14 miles |
| Herne Bay |
| 19 minutes | 6.8 miles |
| Hythe |
| 43 minutes | 14 miles |
| Kidbrooke |
| 1 hour 7 minutes | 47 miles |
| Lympne |
| 41 minutes | 14 miles |
| Maidstone |
| 1 hour 27 minutes | 24 miles |
| Margate |
| 34 minutes | 15 miles |
| Sandwich |
| 32 minutes | 11 miles |