Bus from Canterbury to Ramsgate (Kent)
4 direct routes · 50–71 min · first bus 07:21, last bus 19:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ramsgate (Kent) as of 07:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Stagecoach South East | ~71 min | 14 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 19:21 | Waitrose (adj) | Queen's House (opp) | Littlebourne, Bramling, Wingham, Shatterling, Ash, Sandwich & 1 more |
| 022 | National Express | ~75 min | 11 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 09:35 | 22:45 | Keynes College (Stop B) | Harbour (Stop E) | Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate & Broadstairs |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 11, 9X
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Regent Coaches | ~70 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:30 | 16:21 | Waitrose (adj) | Stirling Way (opp) | Littlebourne, Wickhambreaux, Ickham, Wingham, Preston, Stourmouth & 4 more |
| 9X | Stagecoach South East | ~50 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 17:17 | Magistrates Court (opp) | Ellington Infant School (opp) | Sturry, Westbere, Hersden, Upstreet, Sarre & Monkton |
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 44 bus, 11 bus or 9X bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Ramsgate
- £3.00 adult single, £4.50 return on the 11 (Regent Coaches)
- £3.00 adult single on the 9X (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 Ramsgate?
4 routes run directly from Canterbury to Ramsgate: the 44 (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the 11 (Regent Coaches), the 9X (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 44, 14 times each weekday — board at Waitrose (adj) and get off at Queen's House (opp), about 71 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Ramsgate?
Between 50 minutes on the 9X and 71 on the 44, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Littlebourne, Bramling, Wingham, Shatterling and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Ramsgate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:21 and the last around 19:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Ramsgate?
Adult singles from Canterbury to Ramsgate: £3.00 on the 11 (Regent Coaches); £3.00 on the 9X (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.