The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
NX007 · NXA84:20 AM4h30Canterbury, Bus Station8:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NXA84:28 AM4h22Canterbury, University Of Kent8:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NXA82:25 PM5h04Canterbury, Bus Station7:29 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$391One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NXA82:35 PM4h54Canterbury, University Of Kent7:29 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$391One-way1 transfer
NX022 · NXA84:20 PM5h05Canterbury, Bus Station9:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
NX022 · NXA88:03 PM4h17Canterbury, University Of Kent12:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NXA84:28 AM4h22Canterbury, University Of Kent8:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
NX022 · NXA87:55 PM4h25Canterbury, Bus Station12:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NXA84:20 AM4h30Canterbury, Bus Station8:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NXA86:17 AM4h38Canterbury, University Of Kent10:55 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Canterbury to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Canterbury to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:28AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Live departures
Canterbury to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:15 PM Canterbury | 5h30 | 7:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Canterbury | 4h55 | 10:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
NX007 · NXA8 | Delayed 8:00 AM 3:20 AMCanterbury, Bus Station | 4h30 | 7:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | On time 3:28 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h22 | 7:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | Delayed 8:00 AM 5:10 AMCanterbury, Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | On time 5:17 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h38 | 9:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 6:35 AMCanterbury, Bus Station | 5h05 | 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | On time 6:42 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h58 | 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | On time 8:00 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h10 | 1:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | On time 8:10 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h00 | 1:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | On time 9:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h25 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | On time 10:00 AM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h15 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | On time 11:50 AM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h12 | 5:02 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | On time 12:00 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 5h02 | 5:02 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | On time 1:25 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h04 | 6:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | On time 1:35 PM Canterbury, University Of Kent | 4h54 | 6:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | On time 3:20 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h05 | 8:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX007 · NXA8 | On time 4:50 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 5h05 | 9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX022 · NXA8 | On time 6:55 PM Canterbury, Bus Station | 4h25 | 11:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 27m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
Bus providers: National Express from Canterbury to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Canterbury to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $33 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Canterbury to London Stansted Airport
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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