Canterbury Bus Station
KentCity & Culture
Key info
CategoryCity & Culture
Kent
CT1 3NJ
About this attraction
About Canterbury Bus Station
Canterbury Bus Station serves as the primary interchange for both local and long-distance bus services in the city. Located in the heart of Canterbury, it connects passengers to destinations across Kent and further afield. The station is well-positioned for visitors arriving by coach, offering easy access to the city's medieval streets, cathedral, and historic attractions. It functions as a key component of the region's public transport network.
The station facilities include modern ticketing areas and passenger information displays. For those travelling the X3 route to Maidstone, the bus station serves as the primary departure and arrival point, making it an essential interchange for journeys through Kent.
Location
Find Canterbury Bus Station on the map
Getting here
Scenic routes that pass nearby
Hop on any of these for a scenic ride to Canterbury Bus Station.
- BUSDuration1 hour and 23 minutesFrequencyEvery 20 minutesNearest stopCanterbury Bus Stn, D1 · 1 min walk
- BUSDuration1 hour 3 minutesFrequencyHourlyNearest stopCanterbury Bus Stn, D1 · 1 min walk
- BUSDuration1 hour, 2 minutesFrequency3 journeys daily to/from Hythe Station, 5 between Canterbury and Hythe Red Lion SquareNearest stopCant Bus Station, C5 · 1 min walk
- BUSDuration1 hour, 2 minutesFrequency3 journeys daily to/from Hythe Station, 5 between Canterbury and Hythe Red Lion SquareNearest stopCant Bus Station, C5 · 1 min walk
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