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Canterbury to Bournemouth buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Canterbury and Bournemouth takes 5h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Canterbury to Bournemouth bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Canterbury and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Bournemouth? 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.

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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 11m.

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