What's the distance between Canterbury and London by coach?

The journey from Canterbury to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 55 miles (88 km).

What is the best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car?

The best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:50	Canterbury bus station	2h 30m	11:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Canterbury bus station	2h 20m	11:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:55	Canterbury Park and Ride	2h 25m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
05:30	Canterbury bus station	2h 50m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
04:28	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 12m	05:40	Eltham	Fastest
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
05:30	Canterbury bus station	2h 50m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Canterbury to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

55 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £25	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £104	Average duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £10	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,696 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have expressed positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting that drivers are friendly and professional. The journey is described as relaxed and offers good value for money. However, there was a mention of non-exchangeable tickets being inconvenient and some difficulty in locating bus stops in Canterbury due to inadequate signage.

National Express Canterbury London recent customer reviews

Coach tracker says it’s delayed by hour for a good 30 minutes I check again 15 minutes before it’s originally scheduled and it’s suddenly on time

Anthony Y.

1 March 2024

The driver was AMAZING, really helpful and nice : he brightened my day ! The non-exchangeable tickets are a bummer tho

Lena W.

19 August 2023

First time going to London by bus. Not a great traveller buses. Pleasantly surprised.

Anne H.

5 July 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Canterbury and London?

Stops in Canterbury

A - Canterbury

B - Canterbury Bus Station

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - New Cross Gate

C - Eltham

D - Lewisham

E - Old Kent Rd

F - London Elephant & Castle

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Canterbury to London

What's the distance between Canterbury and London by coach?
The journey from Canterbury to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 55 miles (88 km).
What is the best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car?
The best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/11

£8

05/11

£13

Today

£16

07/11

£10

08/11

£9

09/11

£6

10/11

£7

11/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Canterbury to London was searched and found on 9 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Canterbury to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £29 for a bus ticket from Canterbury to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-09.

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