Bus from Canterbury to Cliftonville (Margate)
2 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 19:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cliftonville (Margate) as of 10:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~68 min | 24 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 19:16 | Magistrates Court (opp) | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Sturry, Westbere, Hersden, Upstreet, Sarre, St Nicholas at Wade & 2 more |
| 022 | National Express | ~59 min | 6 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 19:10 | 22:45 | Keynes College (Stop B) | The Wheatsheaf (adj) | Birchington-on-Sea & Westgate-on-Sea |
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 8A bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Cliftonville
- £3.00 adult single on the 8A (Stagecoach South East)
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 Cliftonville?
2 routes run directly from Canterbury to Cliftonville: the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express). The most frequent is the 8A, 24 times each weekday — board at Magistrates Court (opp) and get off at The Wheatsheaf (adj), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Cliftonville?
Around 68 minutes on the 8A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sturry, Westbere, Hersden, Upstreet and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Cliftonville?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:36 and the last around 19:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Cliftonville?
An adult single from Canterbury to Cliftonville is £3.00 on the 8A (Stagecoach South East), from Magistrates Court (opp) to The Wheatsheaf (adj). 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.