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How to get to Canterbury by bus
- Routes
- 3
- Trips per day
- 19
- bus lines
- 1
- Stations
- 2
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About Canterbury
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
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.
Popular bus stations in Canterbury:
- University of Kent - Bus Stop
- Canterburry Bus Station
What bus companies travel to Canterbury, United Kingdom?
Located in Kent, Canterbury is accessible by bus from 3 other cities. You can choose from 19 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Canterbury on Wanderu. National Express usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Canterbury are also available.
Bus companies serving Canterbury
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 30 | 5 hr, 39 min | €27.20 |
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
€8.57 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Canterbury, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Canterbury. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Canterbury was €10.25.
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The most popular bus stations in Canterbury are University of Kent - Bus Stop and Canterburry Bus Station. University of Kent - Bus Stop is the busiest, with the most bus arrivals.
The closest airport to Canterbury is Lympne Airport (LYM), located 14.2 miles from the city center of Canterbury.
The population of Canterbury is 55,240. It ranks number 5 by population in Kent. It ranks number 113 by population in the country.
A short bus trip to Canterbury, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €8.57. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €11.50.
The closest bus station to the city center of Canterbury is Canterburry Bus Station, located just 0.3 miles away. Select Canterburry Bus Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Canterbury. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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