🚌 Bus from Ashford to Canterbury
3 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 09:16, last bus 14:16 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X | Stagecoach South East | ~45 min | 6 | 09:16 | 14:16 | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) |
| 18A | Stagecoach South East | ~75 min | 1 | 06:57 | 06:57 | Park Street (Stop A) |
| 1 | Stagecoach South East | ~74 min | 1 | 06:50 | 06:50 | Matalan (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashford to Canterbury?
3 routes run directly from Ashford to Canterbury: the 1X (Stagecoach South East), the 18A (Stagecoach South East), the 1 (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Ashford to Canterbury?
Around 45 minutes on the 1X, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashford to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1X) leaves around 09:16 and the last around 14:16. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashford to Canterbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.