Bus from Canterbury to Kennington (Ashford)
2 direct routes · 37–57 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 18:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kennington (Ashford) as of 08:44
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 | ~37 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:25 | 16:26 | Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) | Upper Vicarage Road (adj) | Chartham Hatch, Chartham, Chilham, Godmersham & Bilting |
| 1A | Stagecoach South East | ~57 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 17:22 | 18:33 | Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) | Upper Vicarage Road (adj) | Chartham Hatch, Chartham, Chilham, Godmersham, Bilting & Wye |
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 or 1A bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Kennington
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 Kennington?
2 routes run directly from Canterbury to Kennington: the 1X (Stagecoach South East), the 1A (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 1X, 8 times each weekday — board at Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) and get off at Upper Vicarage Road (adj), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Kennington?
Between 37 minutes on the 1X and 57 on the 1A, 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 Kennington?
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 Kennington?
Adult singles from Canterbury to Kennington: £3.00 on the 1X and 1A (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.