Bus Leicester to Canterbury: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Canterbury

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

today

$20

tomorrow

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$19

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	5:45 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	11:55 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 5:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 20m	8:40 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	3:00 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 30m	12:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:00 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 40m	3:45 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	10:25 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 10m	7:00 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	1:10 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Canterbury via London, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  10:10 AM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 AM to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- National Express
  
  1h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  London
  Lewisham Rail Station
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Lewisham Rail Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	5:00 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	11:55 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 20m	7:45 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:05 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 0m	10:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:30 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 20m	1:00 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:20 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 50m	2:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:05 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	5:00 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	11:55 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 20m	7:45 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:05 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 0m	10:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:30 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 20m	1:00 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:20 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 50m	2:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:05 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Canterbury

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Leicester to Canterbury. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Leicester and Canterbury.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Leicester to Canterbury, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Canterbury, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/1/2026 costs just $18, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Leicester to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 8 times every day by bus from Leicester to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Canterbury starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:10 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	133.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Canterbury

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Leicester for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$20

Sunday 07/26

$31

Monday 07/27

$20

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

$18

Thursday 08/06

$18

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$18

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$18

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Canterbury

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

With a price starting from $18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to Canterbury. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Canterbury, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 buses from Leicester to Canterbury are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Canterbury

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leicester and Canterbury.

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Bus Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Canterbury bus

How much does a Leicester Canterbury bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 6h 55m to reach Canterbury. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Canterbury.

On average, how many connections are available from Leicester to Canterbury each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Canterbury bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leicester to Canterbury take?

The fastest bus from Leicester to Canterbury is offered by National Express and takes 5h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Canterbury?

The earliest bus arriving in Canterbury from Leicester starts at 4:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leicester to Canterbury?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Canterbury starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leicester Canterbury route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester to Canterbury, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester 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 Leicester to Canterbury bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Leicester 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 traveling 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 Leicester to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to Canterbury

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