The average bus between Winchester and Canterbury takes 7h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Winchester 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 4 times a day between Winchester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at St Catherines P&R and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Winchester 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 Winchester to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Winchester to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from St Catherines P&R station.
Winchester to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Winchester to Canterbury bus tickets online with Stagecoach South and National Express.
The distance between Winchester and Canterbury is 168.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a bus from City Road to Bus Station via St Catherines P&R, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 49m.