The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 3 times a day between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 9m • 3 changes



4h 26m • 3 changes



3h 45m • 3 changes



5h 4m • 3 changes



5h 9m • 3 changes



4h 41m • 3 changes



3h 45m • 3 changes



5h 4m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Canterbury station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.
Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury bus tickets online with First Essex, Ensign Bus and National Express.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury is 38.4 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 3m.