🚌 Bus from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea
4 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 22:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Stagecoach South East | ~37 min | 43 | 06:53 | 22:45 | Bus Station (Bay C2) |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~37 min | 24 | 06:35 | 19:15 | Bus Station (Bay C2) |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~37 min | 13 | 06:53 | 23:15 | Bus Station (Bay C2) |
| 022 | National Express | ~40 min | 9 | 09:35 | 23:40 | Keynes College (Stop B) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?
4 routes run directly from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea: the 8 (Stagecoach South East), the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?
Around 37 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8) leaves around 06:53 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.