How far is Whitstable from Canterbury?

The distance between the two cities is 7 miles (10 km).

Bus Whitstable to Canterbury from $5 | Compare & Save up to 50%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Whitstable to Canterbury on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	11:55am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	10m	11:45am	University of Kent, Keynes College	Fastest
Bus	11:35am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	11:55am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	2:05pm	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	2:05pm	Canterbury bus station	No tags

Next departures for Whitstable to Canterbury on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	12:50am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	10m	12:40am	University of Kent, Keynes College	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	12:50am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	9:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	9:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags

Next departures for Whitstable to Canterbury on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	12:50am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	10m	12:40am	University of Kent, Keynes College	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	12:50am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	9:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	9:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags

Next departures for Whitstable to Canterbury on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	12:50am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	10m	12:40am	University of Kent, Keynes College	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	12:50am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	9:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	20m	9:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:18 PM GMT.

Get from Whitstable to Canterbury

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

20mAverage Duration

4 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

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National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Whitstable to Canterbury by bus

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

Best price found

11/16

$5

11/17

$5

Today

$5

11/19

$5

11/20

$5

11/21

$5

11/22

$5

11/23

$5

The cheapest trip from Whitstable to Canterbury was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $9 for a bus ticket from Whitstable to Canterbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-19.