A coach company is offering a new direct service from Kent to the O2 Arena.

Stagecoach South East is launching the route on Sunday, July 21, and will link Canterbury bus station with North Greenwich underground station - adjacent to the popular venue.

Pick-up points will include Hempstead Valley, Chatham bus station and Chatham Maritime.

Pre-booked single tickets will cost £7.50 from Canterbury and £6 from Medway.

Joel Mitchell, managing director at Stagecoach South East, said: “This is the first time we’ve launched a coach service in the region and we are very excited about the possibilities it will bring to commuters, students and day-trippers."

Coach services back from London will be around 11pm - shortly after concerts end at the iconic venue.

David Panayiotou, head of transport at the O2, said: “The new transport route will encourage our guests to leave their car at home while still being able to travel in comfort to one of our shows, as well as experience all the venue has to offer.