Manchester to Canterbury Buses

Manchester to Canterbury buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Canterbury takes 8h 2m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

8h 2m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...

7h 44m

£32–51

Manchester to Canterbury bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Manchester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:50 AM → 11:55 AM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 2:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:50 AM → 11:55 AM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 2:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:50 AM → 11:55 AM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:20 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:50 AM → 11:55 AM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:50 AM → 11:55 AM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 1:35 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
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Manchester to Canterbury buses

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