Lowest Prices
We partner with the top bus & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Canterbury to Stansted. Traveling by bus from Canterbury to Stansted usually takes around 4 hours and 47 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 57 mi (92 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 47m |
| Cheapest price | $54.02 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Canterbury to Stansted?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Canterbury to Stansted. National Express is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 4h 47m | $54.02 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 47 minutes to cover the 92 kilometers from Canterbury to Stansted. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Canterbury to Stansted. It leaves the station in Canterbury at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Canterbury
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Roman-era walls surround Canterbury's medieval city center, so you know visiting will be like a blast from the past. Start by exploring the cathedrals and castles that represent the city's history, like the Canterbury Cathedral. Also, don't miss the medieval Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, which combines education and big adventures in its historically-themed escape rooms.
If you're ready to enjoy the city's great outdoors, then head to the Barham and Adisham Walk, Beacon Hill Herne Bay, Belmont House and Gardens, or the Bigbury Camp. Wine connoisseurs will love swishing their wine glasses at several vineyards, breweries, and distilleries. You can drive to the scenic Chartham Vineyard or simply join a group brewery and distillery tour.
Canterbury is a very compact city, and most destinations within the city walls can be easily reached via a short walk. To travel to Canterbury, you can take a Southeastern train or a National Express bus.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Canterbury?
Image credit: David Howard
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Canterburry Bus Station
Canterbury Bus Station is a large space on St George's Lane along the south side of Whitefriars Centre, a shopping mall. Local buses and long-distance National Express coaches stop in the station's many bus bays to pick up passengers. Although the station is outdoors, there are shelters near each bay, and in the area, you can find hotels, hostels, cafes, and fast-food restaurants for some refreshments or a warmer waiting area. The bus station is about a half-mile from the town center, so most of Canterbury is within about a ten-minute walk from the bus station.
All bus stations in Canterbury:
Canterburry Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Stansted?
Main arrival station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
All buses from Canterbury arrive at one main station in Stansted.
Bus stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Stansted to Canterbury?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more