Bus from Canterbury to London
3 direct routes · about 140 min · first bus 04:28, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 08:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Canterbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | National Express | ~140 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 04:28 | 19:00 | Keynes College (Stop B) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Whitstable & Gillingham |
| 022 | National Express | ~145 min | 6 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:40 | 16:55 | Keynes College (Stop B) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Whitstable & Bluewater |
| 814 | National Express | ~135 min | 2 | Fridays only | 09:30 | 16:00 | Bus Station (departures) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Gillingham & Maidstone |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canterbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 814 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Canterbury to London?
3 routes run directly from Canterbury to London: the 007 (National Express), the 022 (National Express), the 814 (National Express). The most frequent is the 007, 9 times each weekday — board at Keynes College (Stop B) and get off at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound), about 140 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to London?
Around 140 minutes on the 007, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Whitstable, Gillingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:28 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.