The average bus between Canterbury and Chatham takes 2h 14m and the fastest bus takes 1h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Canterbury and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Chatham at 4:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 4m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

3h 24m • 1 change

1h 34m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Chatham station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Canterbury to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bank Street station.
Book your Canterbury to Chatham bus tickets online with National Express and ASD Coaches.
The distance between Canterbury and Chatham is 39.9 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bank Street via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in around 1h 47m.