Bus from Canterbury to Ashford (Kent)
3 direct routes · 42–81 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 18:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashford (Kent) as of 07:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Canterbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X | Stagecoach South East | ~42 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:25 | 16:26 | Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) | Bybrook Barn (opp) | Chartham Hatch, Chartham, Chilham, Godmersham & Bilting |
| 1A | Stagecoach South East | ~61 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 17:22 | 18:33 | Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) | Bybrook Barn (opp) | Chartham Hatch, Chartham, Chilham, Godmersham, Bilting & Wye |
| 18A | Stagecoach South East | ~81 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 16:17 | Health Centre (opp) | Star Road (opp) | Street End, Lower Hardres, Upper Hardres, Bossingham, Stelling Minnis, Lymbridge Green & 8 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canterbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1X bus, 1A bus or 18A bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Ashford
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Canterbury to Ashford?
3 routes run directly from Canterbury to Ashford: the 1X (Stagecoach South East), the 1A (Stagecoach South East), the 18A (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 1X, 8 times each weekday — board at Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) and get off at Bybrook Barn (opp), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Ashford?
Between 42 minutes on the 1X and 81 on the 18A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chartham Hatch, Chartham, Chilham, Godmersham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Ashford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:25 and the last around 18:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Ashford?
Adult singles from Canterbury to Ashford: £3.00 on the 1X, 1A and 18A (Stagecoach South East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.