We accept:
London to Canterbury
From £6.80 one-way*
Book direct
Discover the best price waiting for you at nationalexpress.com...
Guaranteed seat
Your booking secures a seat for your entire journey...
Greener travel
Join us on our journey to become the most sustainable coach company in the UK...
Coach from London to Canterbury
National Express coaches from London Victoria to Canterbury Bus Station run up to 14 times daily, starting from £6.80 one-way*, providing reliable and convenient travel to this historic cathedral city with comfort that won't break the bank.
| London to Canterbury journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £6.80 * |
| 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 perfectly positioned just 300 metres from the tube network, with the Victoria, District and Circle lines all within easy reach. Catch a local bus? There's a stop right outside the coach station served by numerous city centre routes.
Victoria Rail Station is a mere 300-metre stroll away, and a convenient taxi rank operates outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.
Arriving in Canterbury
Canterbury Bus Station sits on St George's Lane right in the heart of this beautiful historic city, placing you perfectly for exploring Canterbury's charming mediaeval streets and famous cathedral.
Just a quick 4-minute walk from Canterbury East Rail Station, the bus station is well-served by all local buses and has a taxi rank nearby for onward connections.
Perfect for:
✅ History enthusiasts exploring Canterbury's rich heritage
✅ Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable London to Canterbury transport
✅ Day-trippers wanting stress-free travel to Kent's cathedral city
Book your London to Canterbury journey today with National Express for reliable, comfortable travel at prices that make sense.
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 £6.80*.
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.
Timetables
Use our Timetable Finder to see which services are running and when...
Coach Tracker
Search for your service and track your coach in real-time with Coach Tracker...
Route Map
Our Route Map automatically updates as more stops and services are added...
