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Bournemouth to Canterbury buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and Canterbury takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 38m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bournemouth to Canterbury bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Green Line Coach Station and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express6h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express6h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express7h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express6h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express6h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express7h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express6h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth to Bus Station via London Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 6h 14m.

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