The average bus between Newhaven and Canterbury takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newhaven 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 Newhaven to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Royal Pavilion station and arriving at Bus Station via Railway Station and Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Newhaven to Canterbury bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Royal Pavilion station.
Newhaven to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Newhaven and Canterbury is 90 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Elim Church to Bus Station via Old Steine, Royal Pavilion, Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 6h 35m.