Bus from Eltham to Canterbury
3 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Eltham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | National Express | ~90 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:25 | 21:25 | Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue (Stop EE) | Keynes College (Stop B) | Whitstable |
| 007 | National Express | ~80 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:25 | 23:25 | Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue (Stop EE) | Keynes College (Stop B) | Gillingham & Whitstable |
| 814 | National Express | ~95 min | 2 | Fridays only | 13:40 | 20:10 | Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue (Stop EE) | Bus Station (departures) | Maidstone & Gillingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Eltham 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 Eltham to Canterbury?
3 routes run directly from Eltham to Canterbury: the 022 (National Express), the 007 (National Express), the 814 (National Express). The most frequent is the 022, 4 times each weekday — board at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue (Stop EE) and get off at Keynes College (Stop B), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Eltham to Canterbury?
Around 90 minutes on the 022, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Whitstable on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Eltham to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:25 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Eltham to Canterbury?
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.