The journey to Canterbury from London Heathrow Airport takes just 1 hour 23 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 3 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs London Heathrow Airport at 00:35.

National Express schedule

National Express operates between London Heathrow Airport and Canterbury 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 3
Shortest trip 1 hour 23 minutes
First departure 00:35
Last departure 00:35

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between London Heathrow Airport and Canterbury?

    Yes, buses operate daily from London Heathrow Airport to Canterbury, departing as early as 00:35.

  • How long is the bus trip from London Heathrow Airport to Canterbury?

    The fastest bus to Canterbury from London Heathrow Airport takes 1 hour 23 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 2 hours 7 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Canterbury from London Heathrow Airport?

    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 London Heathrow Airport and Canterbury?

    National Express run buses to Canterbury from London Heathrow Airport.

  • What time is the earliest bus from London Heathrow Airport to Canterbury?

    The first bus to Canterbury from London Heathrow Airport leaves at 00:35. The journey takes about 1 hour.

  • When is the last bus to Canterbury from London Heathrow Airport?

    The last bus leaves London Heathrow Airport at 00:35, arriving into Canterbury at 04:05. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Canterbury

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Ashford
  • Daily except Sunday
49 minutes 13 miles
Birchington-on-Sea
  • Daily
27 minutes 12 miles
Broadstairs
  • Daily
45 minutes 17 miles
Deal
  • Daily except Sunday
46 minutes 14 miles
Dover
  • Daily
30 minutes 15 miles
Hawkinge
  • Daily
27 minutes 12 miles
Sellindge
  • Weekdays
50 minutes 13 miles
Sittingbourne
  • Daily except Sunday
56 minutes 16 miles
Sturry
  • Daily
8 minutes 2.4 miles