What's the distance between Canterbury and London by coach?

The journey from Canterbury to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 55 miles (88 km).

What is the best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car?

The best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50	Canterbury bus station	1h 30m	12:20	Eltham	Cheapest
Bus	20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	10:50	Canterbury bus station	2h 30m	13:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:50	Canterbury bus station	2h 30m	13:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:50	Canterbury bus station	2h 30m	13:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:28	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 12m	05:40	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Canterbury bus station	2h 50m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:28	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 12m	05:40	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Canterbury bus station	2h 50m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:15	Canterbury Park and Ride	3h 5m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Canterbury bus station	2h 10m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:55	Canterbury Park and Ride	2h 25m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Canterbury to London on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:15	Canterbury Park and Ride	3h 5m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:03	University of Kent, Keynes College	1h 7m	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Canterbury bus station	2h	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Canterbury to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

55 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £52	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £104	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £10	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Canterbury and London?

Stops in Canterbury

A
Canterbury
1 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JH, United Kingdom
B
Canterbury Bus Station
253 St George's Ln, Canterbury CT1, UK
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Stops in London

A
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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B
Lewisham
43 Lewisham High St, London SE13, UK
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C
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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D
Eltham
204 Eltham Rd, London SE9 5LN, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have expressed positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting that drivers are friendly and professional. The journey is described as relaxed and offers good value for money. However, there was a mention of non-exchangeable tickets being inconvenient and some difficulty in locating bus stops in Canterbury due to inadequate signage.

National Express Canterbury London recent customer reviews

Coach tracker says it’s delayed by hour for a good 30 minutes I check again 15 minutes before it’s originally scheduled and it’s suddenly on time

Anthony Y.

1 March 2024

The driver was AMAZING, really helpful and nice : he brightened my day ! The non-exchangeable tickets are a bummer tho

Lena W.

19 August 2023

First time going to London by bus. Not a great traveller buses. Pleasantly surprised.

Anne H.

5 July 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Canterbury to London

What's the distance between Canterbury and London by coach?
The journey from Canterbury to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 55 miles (88 km).
What is the best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car?
The best way to go from Canterbury to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

22/11

£10

23/11

£10

Today

£8

25/11

£8

26/11

No data

27/11

£9

28/11

£6

29/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Canterbury to London was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Canterbury to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £29 for a bus ticket from Canterbury to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-28.