How far is Dover from Canterbury?

Dover and Canterbury are 14 miles (23 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dover to Canterbury?

Most of the buses traveling from Dover to Canterbury leave from Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station and arrive at Canterbury. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Dover to Canterbury from $7 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dover to Canterbury on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	6:05am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	40m	5:55am	Canterbury Park and Ride	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	6:05am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	6:05am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	55m	8:55am	Canterbury bus station	No tags

Next departures for Dover to Canterbury on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	40m	5:15am	Canterbury Park and Ride	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	1h	8:45am	Canterbury bus station	No tags

Next departures for Dover to Canterbury on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	Cheapest
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	40m	5:15am	Canterbury Park and Ride	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	50m	5:25am	Canterbury bus station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station	1h	10:15am	Canterbury bus station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dover to Canterbury

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Canterbury. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

55mAverage Duration

13 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9

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Where are the popular stops in Dover and Canterbury?

Stops in Dover

A - Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station

B - Dover Coach Stop, Eastern Docks

C - Foot Passenger Terminal

D - Dover Central Travel

Stops in Canterbury

A - Canterbury

B - Canterbury Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dover to Canterbury by bus

How far is Dover from Canterbury?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

$7

11/13

$7

Today

$7

11/15

$7

11/16

$7

11/17

$7

11/18

$7

11/19

$7

The cheapest trip from Dover to Canterbury was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dover to Canterbury, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $13 for a bus ticket from Dover to Canterbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-16.