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Trip Overview

The average bus between Canterbury and Royal Observatory takes 2h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Royal Observatory. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 9m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Canterbury to Royal Observatory bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Canterbury and Royal Observatory. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Royal Observatory at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 33m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 33m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 33m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 57m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 46m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London1h 58m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Royal Observatory? 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 Royal Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Royal Observatory, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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