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Canterbury to The Shard buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Canterbury and The Shard takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 1h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Canterbury to The Shard. 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 21m
Duration
65 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Canterbury to The Shard bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Canterbury and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 7:55 PM which arrives into The Shard at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 4m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 8m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London1h 58m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 6m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 54m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 39m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 6m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 54m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 39m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 6m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 54m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 39m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 6m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 54m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 39m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to The Shard? 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: 65 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and The Shard, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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