Leicester to Canterbury Bus

  • Lowest price from ≈ $16.61 £12.30
  • Average duration 5h 13m
  • Connections per day 59
  • Distance 214 km
  • CO₂ per person 19 kg

bus from Leicester to Canterbury

The journey from Leicester to Canterbury is about 214 km. On average a bus trip takes 5h 13m with 59 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $16.61 £12.30
Trip duration 5h 13m
Connections per day 59
Lowest price ≈ $16.61 £12.30
Highest price ≈ $23.18 £17.16
First departure 03:55 AM
Last departure 08:15 PM
Distance 214 km
Departure Leicester
Arrival Canterbury
Travel operator National Express, national-express
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How can I get the cheapest bus tickets to travel from Leicester to Canterbury?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Canterbury cost ≈ $16.61 (£12.30). On average, you can expect to spend around ≈ $20.82 (£15.41) for your bus ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper bus tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from Leicester to Canterbury.
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On average, you can expect to spend around ≈ $20.82 (£15.41) for your bus ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper bus tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from Leicester to Canterbury.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Canterbury by bus?

With a distance of 214 km between Leicester and Canterbury, it will usually take 5h 13m to complete the journey. This average figure may vary from day to day. Delays could be caused by unexpected weather conditions, roadworks or construction, local events, or other unforeseen circumstances. Remember that your journey may take longer than 5h 13m. Make your plans with this in mind to avoid disappointment, particularly if you are traveling on a tight schedule. In order to get from Leicester to Canterbury faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Leicester and Canterbury will complete the journey in 4h 40m.On average, it will take you about 5h 13m to travel the 214 km between Leicester and Canterbury.

How many times a day do departures from Leicester leave for Canterbury?

The exact number of journeys from Leicester to Canterbury can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 59 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Leicester to Canterbury. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Leicester to Canterbury varies, but in general, you can expect to find 0 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 59 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Leicester to Canterbury. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

National Express14.98 kg CO₂
20:15Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 34m
02:58Canterbury, University Of Kent
≈ $16.61 £12.30
1 changes
National Express14.98 kg CO₂
20:15Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 41m
03:05Canterbury Bus Station
≈ $16.61 £12.30
1 changes
National Express14.98 kg CO₂
19:00Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 53m
00:33Canterbury, University Of Kent
≈ $18.24 £13.50
1 changes

Next departures from Leicester to Canterbury

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

National Express ≈ $19.86 £14.70
03:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 55m · 1 changes
09:30 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $19.86 £14.70
03:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 45m · 1 changes
09:20 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $23.57 £17.45
03:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 55m · 1 changes
09:30 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $23.57 £17.45
03:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 55m · 1 changes
09:30 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
05:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 50m · 1 changes
11:15 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
05:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 50m · 1 changes
11:15 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
05:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 50m · 1 changes
11:15 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
05:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 40m · 1 changes
11:05 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $26.77 £19.82
07:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
12:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
07:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
12:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
07:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 50m · 1 changes
12:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $26.77 £19.82
07:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
12:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
07:25 Leicester, Braunstone
4h 50m · 1 changes
12:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
07:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
13:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
07:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
13:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
07:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
13:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
07:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 50m · 1 changes
13:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
09:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 25m · 1 changes
15:30 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
09:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 15m · 1 changes
15:20 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $26.77 £19.82
09:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 25m · 1 changes
15:30 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $26.77 £19.82
09:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 25m · 1 changes
15:30 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
09:35 Leicester, Braunstone
5h 15m · 1 changes
15:30 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 10m · 1 changes
16:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 10m · 1 changes
16:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
16:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 10m · 1 changes
16:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $18.51 £13.70
12:10 Leicester, Braunstone
5h 25m · 1 changes
19:00 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $19.86 £14.70
12:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 10m · 1 changes
18:50 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $23.57 £17.45
12:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 20m · 1 changes
19:00 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $23.57 £17.45
12:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 20m · 1 changes
19:00 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $19.86 £14.70
12:45 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 20m · 1 changes
19:00 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 15m · 1 changes
19:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 5m · 1 changes
19:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 15m · 1 changes
19:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 15m · 1 changes
19:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
14:10 Leicester, Braunstone
5h 5m · 1 changes
19:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $26.77 £19.82
14:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 20m · 1 changes
20:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
14:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 10m · 1 changes
20:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $22.56 £16.70
14:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 20m · 1 changes
20:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
15:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 45m · 1 changes
21:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
15:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 45m · 1 changes
21:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $24.85 £18.40
15:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 45m · 1 changes
21:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
15:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 35m · 1 changes
21:45 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
15:40 Leicester, Braunstone
5h 35m · 1 changes
21:55 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $19.86 £14.70
17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 30m · 1 changes
23:15 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $23.57 £17.45
17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 40m · 1 changes
23:25 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $23.57 £17.45
17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 40m · 1 changes
23:25 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $19.86 £14.70
17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 40m · 1 changes
23:25 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $19.86 £14.70
17:15 Leicester, Braunstone
5h 30m · 1 changes
23:25 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $20.94 £15.50
17:55 Leicester, Braunstone
5h 5m · 1 changes
00:40 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $18.24 £13.50
19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
4h 53m · 1 changes
00:33 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $21.64 £16.02
19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
00:40 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $21.64 £16.02
19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
00:40 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $18.24 £13.50
19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h · 1 changes
00:40 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $19.72 £14.60
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 41m · 1 changes
03:05 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $16.61 £12.30
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 34m · 1 changes
02:58 Canterbury, University Of Kent
National Express ≈ $19.72 £14.60
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 41m · 1 changes
03:05 Canterbury Bus Station
National Express ≈ $16.61 £12.30
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
5h 41m · 1 changes
03:05 Canterbury Bus Station
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Carriers on this route

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National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 14.98kg
bus 16.05kg
flight 42.8kg
carpool 34.24kg

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