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Coach from London to Canterbury
Our coaches travel from London (Victoria Coach Station) to Canterbury Bus Station 14 times a day. With reliable services from £7.60 one-way*, you can travel with confidence and convenience once again.
| London to Canterbury journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £7.60 * |
| Distance (approx) | 109km |
| No. of stops | 2 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 7.00am/23.59pm (from London Victoria Coach Station) |
Our London to Canterbury services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 006 service travels up to 1 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London Elephant and Castle
- London Walworth
- London New Cross Gate
- London Lewisham
- London Eltham
- Canterbury (Bus Station)
- University of Kent (Canterbury)
Our 007 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London Elephant and Castle
- London Walworth
- London New Cross Gate
- London Lewisham
- London Eltham
- Gillingham (Hempstead Valley)
- Whitstable
- University of Kent (Canterbury)
- Canterbury (Bus Station)
Our 008 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Gillingham [Kent] - Hempstead Valley
- Whitstable
- University of Kent (Canterbury)
- Canterbury (Bus Station)
Our 022 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London Elephant and Castle
- London Walworth
- London New Cross Gate
- London Lewisham
- London Eltham
- Gillingham [Kent] - Hempstead Valley
- Dartford - Bluewater Shopping Centre
- Whitstable
- University of Kent (Canterbury)
- Canterbury (Bus Station)
Departing from London
London Victoria Coach Station is easy to reach; it's just 300 metres from the tube network. Lines serving the coach station are: the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line. A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.
Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.
Arriving in Canterbury
Canterbury Bus Station is based on St George's Lane; in the heart of this beautiful city, and just a 4-minute walk from Canterbury East Rail Station.
All local buses travel to the bus station, which is also served by a nearby taxi rank.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 7.00am, arriving at Canterbury Bus Station at 09.10am.
The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.59pm, arriving at Canterbury Bus Station at 03.05am.
A one-way journey from London to Canterbury is available from £7.60*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Canterbury will arrive in 2 hrs 10 mins.
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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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
