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What is the best way to travel from London to Canterbury?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Canterbury from London. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 43m
$8
$9
182
Train
0h 54m
$16
$49
51

What is the cheapest way to reach Canterbury from London?

You can get to Canterbury with just $8 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $8
Saturday
from $8
Sunday
from $10
Monday
from $8
Tuesday
from $8
Wednesday
from $8
Thursday
from $8

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    2h 3m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 48m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 43m
    0
    11:20 PM
    London
    Walworth
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Southeastern
    2h 47m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:34 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $24
  • Southeastern
    2h 30m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:17 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $36
  • Transport For London
    2h 43m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $62
  • Transport For London
    2h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $62
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 9m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:56 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $62

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    2h 3m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 48m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 43m
    0
    11:20 PM
    London
    Walworth
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    2h 43m
    0
    5:57 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $18
  • Southeastern
    3h 19m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:18 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $20
  • Transport For London
    3h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    9:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $60
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 48m
    0
    5:52 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $60
  • Metro Turizm
    1h 40m
    0
    6:33 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:13 AM
    Canterbury
    Chartham Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $70

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    2:50 PM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    4:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    6:50 PM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    8:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:15 PM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • Southeastern
    3h 18m
    0
    8:50 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:08 PM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    $16
  • Southeastern
    3h 18m
    0
    7:50 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    $25
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Transport For London
    2h 55m
    0
    6:16 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    9:11 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport For London
    3h 7m
    0
    7:01 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    10:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 41m
    0
    7:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    10:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $61
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 40m
    0
    8:28 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $61
  • Southeastern
    1h 19m
    0
    9:04 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    10:23 AM
    Canterbury
    Sturry Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $62

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    2h 3m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 48m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 43m
    0
    11:20 PM
    London
    Walworth
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    10:55 PM
    London
    Walworth
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Southeastern
    0h 54m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    8:34 PM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $19
  • Southeastern
    1h 13m
    0
    8:07 PM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:20 PM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $22
  • Transport For London
    2h 43m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport For London
    2h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 9m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:56 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $62

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    10:55 PM
    London
    Walworth
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Southeastern
    2h 53m
    0
    5:17 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $16
  • Southeastern
    3h 53m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $16
  • Transport For London
    2h 43m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $60
  • Transport For London
    2h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $60
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 9m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:56 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $62

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    10:55 PM
    London
    Walworth
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8

What are the fastest trips from London to Canterbury?

You can get to Canterbury from London in just 0h 54m with a Train from Southeastern. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 43m
Saturday
from 1h 40m
Sunday
from 1h 19m
Monday
from 1h 43m
Tuesday
from 0h 54m
Wednesday
from 1h 50m
Thursday
from 1h 45m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    1h 43m
    0
    11:20 PM
    London
    Walworth
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 48m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 3m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Southeastern
    2h 30m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:17 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $36
  • Transport For London
    2h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $62
  • Transport For London
    2h 43m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $62
  • Southeastern
    2h 47m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:34 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $24
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 9m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:56 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $62

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Metro Turizm
    1h 40m
    0
    6:33 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:13 AM
    Canterbury
    Chartham Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $70
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    2h 43m
    0
    5:57 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $18
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 48m
    0
    5:52 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $60
  • Southeastern
    3h 19m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:18 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $20
  • Transport For London
    3h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    9:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $60
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    1h 43m
    0
    11:20 PM
    London
    Walworth
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 48m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 3m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Southeastern
    1h 19m
    0
    9:04 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    10:23 AM
    Canterbury
    Sturry Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $62
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 40m
    0
    8:28 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    11:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $61
  • Greater Anglia
    2h 41m
    0
    7:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    10:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport For London
    2h 55m
    0
    6:16 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    9:11 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport For London
    3h 7m
    0
    7:01 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    10:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    8:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:15 PM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    2:50 PM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    4:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    6:50 PM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10
  • Southeastern
    3h 18m
    0
    8:50 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:08 PM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    $16
  • Southeastern
    3h 18m
    0
    7:50 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:08 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    $25

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 43m
    0
    11:20 PM
    London
    Walworth
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 48m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    11:15 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 3m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:03 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:10 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Southeastern
    0h 54m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    8:34 PM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $19
  • Southeastern
    1h 13m
    0
    8:07 PM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:20 PM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $22
  • Transport For London
    2h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • Transport For London
    2h 43m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $61
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 9m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:56 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $62
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    10:55 PM
    London
    Walworth
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    10:55 PM
    London
    Walworth
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Transport For London
    2h 41m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $60
  • Transport For London
    2h 43m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from $60
  • Southeastern
    2h 53m
    0
    5:17 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:10 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $16
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 9m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    8:56 AM
    Canterbury
    West Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $62
  • Southeastern
    3h 53m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:40 AM
    Canterbury
    East Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $16

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    10:55 PM
    London
    Walworth
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    10:50 PM
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:40 AM
    Canterbury
    University of Kent
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:50 AM
    Canterbury
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $8
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Canterbury

What are the most popular stations in London and Canterbury?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Stratford Bus Station or Victoria Coach Station, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at East Station, Park and Ride or Chilham 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 London? With 8 connections between 6 Bus and Train 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 London and Canterbury, you can pay as low as $8 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 Train from Southeastern: you will get to Canterbury in just 0h 54m.

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 London and Canterbury are National Express, Southeastern and Transport For London, 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 London 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 Belsize Park or to Blean, and look at flights from Rochester 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 London to Canterbury?

The most popular companies between London and Canterbury, are National Express, Southeastern and Transport For London. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and Southeastern

Train companies: Transport For London, Southeastern, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from London to Canterbury

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London 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 London to Canterbury

How can I reach Canterbury from London?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Canterbury from London.

How far is Canterbury from London?

The distance between London and Canterbury is 54.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London 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 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 15 kgs, and a flight 22 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Canterbury?

You can get to Canterbury with just $8 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from London 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 0h 54m with a Train from Southeastern.

More routes to London and to Canterbury

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Canterbury. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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