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Coach from Canterbury to London
National Express operates up to 10 daily coach services from Canterbury to London, starting from £6.80 one-way*, with our fastest journey taking just 1 hour 15 minutes to London (Eltham). That's smart travelling sorted - sit back in our comfy seats while we connect Canterbury's historic charm to London's buzzing scenes.
| Canterbury to London journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 15 mins (to Eltham) |
| Cheapest price | From £6.80 * |
| Distance (approx) | 101km |
| No. of stops | 4 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 4:20am/19:55pm |
Our Canterbury to London services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 007 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Canterbury Bus Station
- University of Kent (Canterbury)
- Whitstable
- Dartford (Bluewater Shopping Centre)
- Gillingham, Kent (Hempstead Valley)
- London (Eltham)
- London (Lewisham)
- London (New Cross Gate)
- London (Walworth)
- London (Elephant & Castle)
- London Victoria Coach Station
Our 022 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Canterbury Bus Station
- University of Kent (Canterbury)
- Whitstable
- Dartford (Bluewater Shopping Centre)
- Gillingham, Kent (Hempstead Valley)
- London (Eltham)
- London (Lewisham)
- London (New Cross Gate)
- London (Walworth)
- London (Elephant & Castle)
- London Victoria Coach Station
Canterbury to London route map
Routes to London
- Bath to London
- Birmingham to London
- Blackpool to London
- Bournemouth to London
- Bradford to London
- Brighton to London
- Bristol to London
- Cambridge to London
- Canterbury to London
- Cardiff to London
- Cheltenham to London
- Chippenham to London
- Cirencester to London
- Coventry to London
- Derby to London
- Edinburgh to London
- Exeter to London
- Glasgow to London
- Leeds to London
- Leicester to London
- Liverpool to London
- Loughborough to London
- Manchester to London
- Milton Keynes to London
- Newcastle to London
- Newport to London
- Northampton to London
- Norwich to London
- Nottingham to London
- Oxford to London
- Peterborough to London
- Plymouth to London
- Portsmouth to London
- Sheffield to London
- Southampton to London
- Sunderland to London
- Swansea to London
- Swindon to London
- Taunton to London
- York to London
Airport Transfers to London
Departing from Canterbury
Canterbury Bus Station is located on St George's Lane, right in the heart of the city centre and just a 4-minute walk from Canterbury East Rail Station.
All local buses conveniently travel to the Bus Station, which is also served by a nearby local taxi rank - perfect for anyone exploring Canterbury's charming streets.
Arriving in London
London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, served by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines for seamless travel.
A bus stop outside connects to many city centre routes, while Victoria Rail Station is a 300-metre stroll away. Need a taxi? Find them at the rank outside on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Day-trippers exploring London's iconic landmarks and attractions
✅ Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable Canterbury to London transport
✅ Students and commuters needing reliable connections to the capital
Start your journey between these vibrant cities with National Express - comfy, convenient and kind to your wallet.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Canterbury Bus Station at 4.20am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 6.20am.
The last coach leaves from Canterbury Bus Station at 19.55pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 21.50pm.
A one-way journey from Canterbury to London is available from £6.80*.
Our fastest coach journey from Canterbury to London takes 1 hour 15 mins to our Eltham stop.
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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