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

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$32

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Thursday

$18

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 45m	6:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	11:45 AM	Canterbury	University of Kent	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 10m	7:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:25 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 AM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 55m	6:00 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	11:55 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 20m	7:15 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:35 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 20m	1:55 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:15 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:55:00 PM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Canterbury via London, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  12:50 PM
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM to Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- National Express
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:55 PM
  
  London
  Walworth
  
  2:50 PM
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Walworth, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:55:00 PM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 25m	5:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	11:45 AM	Canterbury	University of Kent	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 55m	2:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	8:55 PM	Canterbury	University of Kent	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 10m	6:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:40 AM	Canterbury	University of Kent	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 PM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 35m	5:20 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	11:55 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	7h 5m	2:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:05 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Canterbury via London, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:55 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Aston University
  
  7:30 PM
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Aston University, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:55:00 PM to Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- National Express
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:35 PM
  
  London
  Eltham
  
  8:55 PM
  
  Canterbury
  University of Kent
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Eltham, London (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 PM to University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Canterbury is $16 on 8/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Canterbury

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Birmingham to Canterbury. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Birmingham and Canterbury.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Birmingham to Canterbury, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Canterbury, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 18 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Canterbury starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	151.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Canterbury

Every day, 18 buses from 1 bus companies leave Birmingham 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

Sunday 07/26

$32

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$18

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$16

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$17

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Canterbury

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

With a price starting from $18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Canterbury. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Canterbury, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Canterbury are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Canterbury

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

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Bus Station

Gravel Walk 14

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

University of Kent

University Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Canterbury bus

How much does a Birmingham Canterbury bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 6h 25m to reach Canterbury. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $38. 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 Birmingham to Canterbury each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Canterbury bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Canterbury is offered by National Express and takes 5h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Canterbury?

The earliest bus arriving in Canterbury from Birmingham starts at 3:25 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 Birmingham to Canterbury?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham 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 Birmingham Canterbury route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Canterbury on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham to Canterbury?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham to Canterbury?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Canterbury

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