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Dover to Canterbury Coach Timetable
Coach from Dover to Canterbury: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity coaches per day from Dover to Canterbury. Traveling by coach from Dover to Canterbury usually takes around one hour and one minute, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £6.73 |
| Trips per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Dover to Canterbury?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dover to Canterbury. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 8 | 1h 1m | £7.57 |
Book National Express from Dover to Canterbury from £7. There are 8 National Express schedules from Dover to Canterbury and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Canterbury. In Dover, National Express departs to Canterbury from Town Centre and no other station. In Canterbury, National Express arrives at University of Kent - Bus Stop and 1 other station.
An average trip on National Express from Dover to Canterbury takes 1 hours and 1 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Canterbury in 0 hours and 50 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Dover to Canterbury
The coach takes an average of one hour and one minute to cover the 15 miles from Dover to Canterbury. However, the fastest coach only takes 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 04:00 and the last coach leaves at 16:00. To see the times for all coaches from Dover to Canterbury, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled coaches that travel from Dover to Canterbury every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Dover to Canterbury without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Dover to Canterbury; ticket prices start at £6.43.
City Information
Canterbury
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Roman-era walls surround Canterbury's medieval city centre, 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 coach.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Dover?
Main departure station: Town Centre
Most coaches depart from the main station in Dover.
All coach stations in Dover:
Town Centre
Where does the coach arrive in Canterbury?
Main arrival station: Canterburry Bus Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Canterbury.
Coach stations in Canterbury:
Canterburry Bus Station
University of Kent - Bus Stop
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