Bus from Canterbury to Whitfield (Dover)
2 direct routes · 23–61 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitfield (Dover) as of 08:58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:30 | 18:50 | Waitrose (adj) | Old Park Barracks (opp) | Barham |
| 983 | Stagecoach South East | ~61 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:57 | 06:57 | Waitrose (adj) | Old Park Barracks (opp) | Barham, Aylesham, Snowdown, Nonington, Elvington & Eythorne |
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 12 bus or 983 bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Whitfield
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 Whitfield?
2 routes run directly from Canterbury to Whitfield: the 12 (Stagecoach South East), the 983 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 12, 10 times each weekday — board at Waitrose (adj) and get off at Old Park Barracks (opp), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Whitfield?
Between 23 minutes on the 12 and 61 on the 983, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Barham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Whitfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Whitfield?
Adult singles from Canterbury to Whitfield: £3.00 on the 12 and 983 (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.