The average bus between Canterbury and Hastings takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 1m. There is a bus service every few hours from Canterbury to Hastings. 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 every 2 hours between Canterbury and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Hastings at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Folkestone Central station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Hastings? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Hastings station via Folkestone Central station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Canterbury to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Waitrose station.
Canterbury to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Harold Place station.
Book your Canterbury to Hastings bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Canterbury and Hastings is 59 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Waitrose to Harold Place via Folkestone Central station, Camp, and Railway Station in around 4h 7m.