The average bus between Whitby and Canterbury takes 14h 37m and the fastest bus takes 11h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitby to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Whitby and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 34m • 2 changes
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18h 29m • 2 changes
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11h 34m • 2 changes
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18h 29m • 2 changes
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11h 34m • 2 changes
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18h 29m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Whitby to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Canterbury station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
Whitby to Canterbury bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.
Whitby to Canterbury bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Whitby and Canterbury is 374.4 km. The road distance is 564 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 12h 27m.