How to get from Sunderland to Canterbury

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What is the best way to travel from Sunderland to Canterbury?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Canterbury from Sunderland. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 40m
£21
£24
6
Flight
3h 40m
£96
£260
10

What is the cheapest way to reach Canterbury from Sunderland?

You can reach Canterbury with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £21
Wednesday
Thursday
from £21
Friday
from £21
Saturday
Sunday
from £21
Monday

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    13h 5m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    23:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    09:45
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    12h 25m
    0
    06:55
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    23:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    09:45
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 10m
    0
    15:40
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:50
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £96
  • Ryanair
    8h 25m
    0
    14:40
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    23:05
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £147
  • Jet2.com
    16h 20m
    0
    06:45
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    23:05
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £247
  • Hop!
    8h 50m
    0
    12:00
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:50
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Hop!
    Economy
    from £307
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    26h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    19:35
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £438

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    11h 45m
    0
    05:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    17:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    15:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    01:10
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 50m
    0
    07:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    20:35
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    11h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 40m
    0
    15:55
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    19:35
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £122
  • Jet2.com
    13h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:10
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £293
  • Jet2.com
    9h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    16:25
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £326
  • Jet2.com
    14h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:05
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £397

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    05:50
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    17:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    08:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    20:25
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    15:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    01:10
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    07:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    11h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    19:35
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £224

What are the fastest trips from Sunderland to Canterbury?

You can get to Canterbury from Sunderland in just 3h 40m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 10h 10m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 5h 10m
Friday
from 3h 40m
Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 10m
Monday

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    23:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    09:45
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    13h 5m
    0
    06:15
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 10m
    0
    15:40
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:50
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £96
  • Ryanair
    8h 25m
    0
    14:40
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    23:05
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £147
  • Hop!
    8h 50m
    0
    12:00
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:50
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Hop!
    Economy
    from £307
  • Jet2.com
    16h 20m
    0
    06:45
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    23:05
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £247
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    26h 5m
    0
    17:30
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    19:35
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £438
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    23:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    09:45
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    12h 25m
    0
    06:55
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    12h 30m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 40m
    0
    15:55
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    19:35
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £122
  • Jet2.com
    9h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    16:25
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £326
  • Jet2.com
    13h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:10
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £293
  • Jet2.com
    14h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    20:05
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £397
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    15:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    01:10
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    11h 45m
    0
    05:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    17:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    11h 50m
    0
    07:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    08:35
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    20:35
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Newcastle Airport
    Newcastle Airport
    19:35
    London Southend Airport
    London Southend Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £224
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    15:30
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    01:10
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    05:50
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    17:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    07:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    19:00
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    11h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    11h 40m
    0
    08:45
    Sunderland
    Interchange
    20:25
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Sunderland to Canterbury

What are the most popular stations in Sunderland and Canterbury?

In Sunderland, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dame Dorothy Street or Seaburn Station, while in Canterbury you will be arriving at East Station, Park and Ride or Chilham Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Canterbury from Sunderland? With 7 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Sunderland and Canterbury, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Canterbury in just 3h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Sunderland and Canterbury are National Express, Jet2.com and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Sunderland and Canterbury is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from East Boldon or to Blean, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Sunderland to Canterbury?

The most popular companies between Sunderland and Canterbury, are National Express, Jet2.com and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Airlines: Jet2.com, EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Sunderland to Canterbury

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sunderland to Canterbury. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Sunderland to Canterbury

How can I reach Canterbury from Sunderland?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Canterbury from Sunderland.

How far is Canterbury from Sunderland?

The distance between Sunderland and Canterbury is 435.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sunderland and Canterbury?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 74 kgs, and a flight 107 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sunderland to Canterbury?

You can get to Canterbury with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Canterbury?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Canterbury in just 3h 40m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Sunderland and to Canterbury

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sunderland and to Canterbury. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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