The average bus between Hartlepool and Canterbury takes 12h 42m and the fastest bus takes 9h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 11 and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 59m • 2 changes
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15h 29m • 2 changes
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10h 59m • 2 changes
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15h 29m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
Hartlepool to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Hartlepool to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Hartlepool to Canterbury bus tickets online with Stagecoach North East, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Canterbury is 408.6 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11 and London Victoria in around 9h 40m.