Bus from Cliftonville (Margate) to Canterbury
3 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 17:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cliftonville, 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 | ~72 min | 23 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 05:45 | 17:11 | Warwick Road (opp) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre, Upstreet, Hersden & 2 more |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~84 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 11 | 05:31 | 07:03 | Warwick Road (opp) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre, Upstreet, Hersden & 2 more |
| 022 | National Express | ~71 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:34 | 11:49 | Holly Lane Post Office (adj) | Keynes College (Stop B) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cliftonville 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 Cliftonville to Canterbury
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 Cliftonville to Canterbury?
3 routes run directly from Cliftonville to Canterbury: the 8A (Stagecoach South East), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express). The most frequent is the 8A, 23 times each weekday — board at Warwick Road (opp) and get off at Bus Station (arrivals), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cliftonville to Canterbury?
Around 72 minutes on the 8A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cliftonville to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:31 and the last around 17:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cliftonville to Canterbury?
Adult singles from Cliftonville to Canterbury: £3.00 on the 8A and 8X (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.