Bus from Canterbury to Preston (Kent)

1 direct route · about 34 min · first bus 09:30, last bus 16:21 (weekdays).

Next buses to Preston (Kent) as of 12:28

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Canterbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
11 Regent Coaches ~34 min 2 weekdays only 09:30 16:21 Waitrose (adj) The Green (N-bound) Littlebourne, Wickhambreaux, Ickham & Wingham

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 11 bus timetable.

Fares from Canterbury to Preston

  • £3.00 adult single, £4.50 return on the 11 (Regent Coaches)

Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Canterbury to Preston?

The 11 (Regent Coaches) runs directly from Canterbury to Preston. Board at Waitrose (adj) and get off at The Green (N-bound); the journey takes about 34 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Preston?

Around 34 minutes on the 11, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Littlebourne, Wickhambreaux, Ickham, Wingham on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Preston?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:30 and the last around 16:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Canterbury to Preston?

An adult single from Canterbury to Preston is £3.00 on the 11 (Regent Coaches), from Waitrose (adj) to The Green (N-bound); an adult return is £4.50. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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