Bus from Lewisham to Canterbury

3 direct routes · about 100 min · first bus 08:15, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).

Next buses to Canterbury as of 08:06

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

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
022 National Express ~100 min 4 Sat 5 · Sun 5 08:15 21:15 Lewisham Station (Stop E) Keynes College (Stop B) Whitstable
007 National Express ~95 min 4 Sat 5 · Sun 5 10:15 23:15 Lewisham Station (Stop E) Keynes College (Stop B) Gillingham & Whitstable
814 National Express ~102 min 2 Fridays only 13:33 20:03 Lewisham Station (Stop E) Bus Station (departures) Maidstone & Gillingham

Times are for the first boarding point in Lewisham 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.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Lewisham to Canterbury?

3 routes run directly from Lewisham 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 Lewisham Station (Stop E) and get off at Keynes College (Stop B), about 100 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Lewisham to Canterbury?

Around 100 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 Lewisham to Canterbury?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:15 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Lewisham 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.

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