The average bus between France and Canterbury takes 12h 42m and the fastest bus takes 11h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from France to Canterbury. 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 twice daily between France and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 10:36 PM at night, and the last departure from France is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from France to Canterbury? 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 France to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Canterbury station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
France to Canterbury bus services, operated by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Canterbury bus services, operated by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), arrive at Dover station.
The distance between France and Canterbury is 523.2 km. The road distance is 369 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dover 3 times a day. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 7h.