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Canterbury to Stansted
From £12.30 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Canterbury to Stansted Airport
Start your travel plans the right way with fast and convenient travel from Canterbury to Stansted Airport.
With fares starting from just £12.30 one-way*, the coach is the perfect option for anyone who wants to travel comfortably without breaking the bank.
You can book tickets from Canterbury to Stansted Airport now using the blue journey planner above.
| Canterbury to Stansted journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 50 mins (From Canterbury Bus Station) |
| Cheapest price | From £12.30 * |
| Distance (approx) | 128km |
| No. of stops | 5 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:55am/17:15pm (from University of Kent) |
Our Canterbury to Stansted services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 260 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- University of Kent (Canterbury)
- Canterbury Bus Station
- Maidstone
- Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
- Chatham (Maritime)
- Dartford Bluewater Shopping Centre Bus Station
- London (Stratford)
- Stansted Airport
Canterbury to Stansted Airport route map
Departing from Canterbury
Our 260 service departs from both the University of Kent and Canterbury Bus Station to give you multiple travel options to the airport.
The university stop is a great option for students and those living on the outskirts of the city. Meanwhile, Canterbury Bus Station's central location gives you access to all the shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities you may need before you travel.
Arriving at Stansted Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Once you've left the coach at our Stansted Airport station, you can refuel and recover before you even enter the terminal. Plus, with coffee shops, toilet facilities, newsagents and more on-site, you’ll soon be set for the next part of your trip.
For more information, take a look at our Stansted Airport coach station page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from the University of Kent coach stop at 0.55am, arriving at Stansted Airport at 4.00am.
The last coach leaves from the University of Kent coach stop at 17.15pm, arriving at Stansted Airport at 20.45pm.
A one-way journey from Canterbury to Stansted is available from £12.30*.
Our fastest coach journey from Canterbury to Stansted takes 2 hours and 50 mins from Canterbury Bus Station.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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