London to Canterbury

How long does the bus take from London to Canterbury?

The fastest journey takes approximately 55 minutes to get from London (Eltham) to Canterbury, however, your journey time may vary depending on traffic conditions along the route.

Can I buy my ticket from your driver for the London to Canterbury bus?

Yes you can, however, this will be subject to availability as services may be full with pre-booked customers, so it is always advisable to purchase your ticket in advance.

You can also book by visiting one of our coach stations or Travel Shops, or from your local Post Office branch.

If you would like to purchase a ticket from our drivers on our London to Canterbury service, please be aware of the following;

• Drivers can accept cash only, please ensure you have the correct change to avoid delays.
• Drivers cannot make a reservation for a connecting service - if your journey requires a change of coach you must purchase a ticket from each driver.
• Drivers can only issue; single (one way), day return and open dated return tickets, please ensure you obtain a ticket from the driver which you should carry at all times.
• Drivers should be in a position to sell tickets, although if there are ticketing facilities available they may refer you to the ticket office, to purchase your ticket. It is always advisable to purchase or amend your ticket in advance of travel to avoid unnecessary delays to services.

In addition, you can call the National Express Contact Centre on 08717 818181 between 10am and 6pm, 7 days a week. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

How do I find the exact location of my stop in Canterbury?

To view our UK stop locations, please use the ‘Stop Finder’ service by clicking here to find your bus stop in Canterbury.

When you receive the email confirmation of your ticket, there will also be a ‘View on map’ link below the departure and/or destinations chosen.

Please note: You must read the details on your ticket as the exact location details of some stops may vary depending on your travel date, time or the direction of travel.