Bus from London to Canterbury
3 direct routes · about 145 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 09:38
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | ~145 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:30 | 20:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Keynes College (Stop B) | Whitstable |
| 007 | National Express | ~140 min | 4 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 09:30 | 22:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Keynes College (Stop B) | Gillingham & Whitstable |
| 814 | National Express | ~135 min | 2 | Fridays only | 13:00 | 19:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bus Station (departures) | Maidstone & Gillingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 London to Canterbury?
3 routes run directly from London 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 Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Keynes College (Stop B), about 145 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Canterbury?
Around 145 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 London to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London 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.