Bus and Coach from Darlington to Canterbury: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Darlington to Canterbury

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Darlington to Canterbury from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from £26

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

from £35

Saturday

Sunday

from £35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 25m

0

14:25

Darlington
Central Coach Station

00:50

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£26

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/04/2025 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
National Express

10h 40m

0

01:15

Darlington
Central Coach Station

11:55

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£30

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/04/2025 01:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/04/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 45m

0

14:25

Darlington
Central Coach Station

01:10

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£35

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express

12h 0m

0

11:50

Darlington
Central Coach Station

23:50

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£39

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express

10h 40m

0

01:15

Darlington
Central Coach Station

11:55

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£42

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 01:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  14:25
  
  Darlington
  Central Coach Station
  
  20:30
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/04/2025 14:25:00 to Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/04/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
- National Express
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  00:40
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 15/04/2025 22:30:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

National Express

10h 40m

0

01:15

Darlington
Central Coach Station

11:55

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£35

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 20/04/2025 01:15:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/04/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
National Express

10h 45m

0

14:25

Darlington
Central Coach Station

01:10

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£35

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 20/04/2025 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/04/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
National Express

12h 0m

0

11:50

Darlington
Central Coach Station

23:50

Canterbury
Coach Station

0

Economy

£39

A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 20/04/2025 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/04/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Did you know that if you travel from Darlington to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  14:25
  
  Darlington
  Central Coach Station
  
  20:30
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/04/2025 14:25:00 to Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/04/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
- National Express
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  00:40
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 15/04/2025 22:30:00 to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save £9

Frequency of bus connections between Darlington and Canterbury

See here how frequent the connections between Darlington and Canterbury are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Darlington to Canterbury. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Darlington and Canterbury.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3 coaches from Darlington to Canterbury, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Darlington and Canterbury, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Darlington to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Darlington to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Darlington to Canterbury starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	10h 25m
Earliest Coach	01:15
Latest Coach	14:25
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	401.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Darlington to Canterbury

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Darlington for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/04/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/04

Tuesday 15/04

£26

Wednesday 16/04

£24

Thursday 17/04

Friday 18/04

£35

Saturday 19/04

Sunday 20/04

£35

Monday 21/04

£37

Tuesday 22/04

Wednesday 23/04

Thursday 24/04

Friday 25/04

Saturday 26/04

Sunday 27/04

Monday 28/04

Tuesday 29/04

Wednesday 30/04

Thursday 01/05

Friday 02/05

Saturday 03/05

Sunday 04/05

Monday 05/05

Tuesday 06/05

Wednesday 07/05

Thursday 08/05

Friday 09/05

Saturday 10/05

Sunday 11/05

The cheapest time to travel from Darlington to Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Darlington to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Darlington to Canterbury. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £35.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Darlington to Canterbury, with £26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

How to save money travelling from Darlington to Canterbury

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Darlington to Canterbury in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Darlington to Canterbury, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Darlington to Canterbury are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Darlington and Canterbury

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Darlington and Canterbury.

Central Coach Station

Park Ln 14

Town Hall

North Road Train Station

Dinsdale Train Station

Central Station

Coach Station

Gravel Walk 14

University of Kent

University Road

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Darlington to Canterbury

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Darlington to Canterbury? Or which bus companies serve the route Darlington to Canterbury? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Darlington to Canterbury bus

How much does a Darlington - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Darlington - Canterbury bus trip is available from £26 and takes 10h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Darlington to Canterbury?

The connection Darlington to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £42. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Darlington - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Darlington to Canterbury is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Darlington take?

The quickest coach from Darlington to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 10h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Darlington to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Darlington at 01:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Darlington to Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Darlington at 14:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Darlington - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Darlington to Canterbury can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Darlington and Canterbury by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Canterbury from Darlington?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Darlington Canterbury bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Darlington Canterbury bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Darlington to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Darlington to Canterbury

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Darlington and to Canterbury

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Darlington and to Canterbury. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!