The average bus between Kings Cross and Canterbury takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kings Cross 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 every 3 hours between Kings Cross and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kings Cross to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Canterbury station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Kings Cross to Canterbury bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Kings Cross to Canterbury bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Kings Cross to Canterbury bus tickets online with Abellio London and National Express.
The distance between Kings Cross and Canterbury is 87.9 km. The road distance is 111 km.
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 2h 5m.