🚌 Bus from Canterbury to Tankerton
10 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 07:38, last bus 23:36 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Stagecoach South East | ~45 min | 47 | 07:38 | 23:36 | Bus Station (Bay B1) |
| 400 | Stagecoach South East | ~46 min | 47 | 05:25 | 23:06 | Bus Station (Bay B1) |
| 5 | YMS Travel | ~28 min | 5 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Bus Station (Bay C4) |
| 916 | Stagecoach South East | ~61 min | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | St Anselm's School (adj) |
| 914 | Stagecoach South East | ~60 min | 1 | 15:55 | 15:55 | Simon Langton Boys' School Grounds (in) |
| 905 | Stagecoach South East | ~48 min | 1 | 15:10 | 15:10 | Russet Road (opp) |
| 906 | Stagecoach South East | ~54 min | 1 | 15:33 | 15:33 | Simon Langton Girls' School (adj) |
| 904 | Stagecoach South East | ~51 min | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Simon Langton Boys' School Grounds (in) |
| 915 | Stagecoach South East | ~50 min | 1 | 15:10 | 15:10 | Barton Court School (adj) |
| 903 | Stagecoach South East | ~54 min | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | St Anselm's School Grounds (o/s) |
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 Tankerton?
10 routes run directly from Canterbury to Tankerton: the 401 (Stagecoach South East), the 400 (Stagecoach South East), the 5 (YMS Travel), the 916 (Stagecoach South East), the 914 (Stagecoach South East), the 905 (Stagecoach South East), the 906 (Stagecoach South East), the 904 (Stagecoach South East), the 915 (Stagecoach South East), the 903 (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Tankerton?
Around 45 minutes on the 401, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Tankerton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 401) leaves around 07:38 and the last around 23:36. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Tankerton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.