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Trip Overview

The average bus between Canterbury and Manchester takes 8h 15m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 15m
Duration
271 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Canterbury to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Canterbury and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express8h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 40m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express8h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Manchester? 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 Canterbury to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 270.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 48m.

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