Bus from Deal to Canterbury
1 direct route · about 46 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 16:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Deal, 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 | ~46 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 16:40 | South Street (W-bound) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Walmer, Ringwould, Guston, Dover & Barham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Deal 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 timetable.
Fares from Deal to Canterbury
- £3.00 adult single on the 12 (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 Deal to Canterbury?
The 12 (Stagecoach South East) runs directly from Deal to Canterbury. Board at South Street (W-bound) and get off at Bus Station (arrivals); the journey takes about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Deal to Canterbury?
Around 46 minutes on the 12, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Walmer, Ringwould, Guston, Dover and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Deal to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 16:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Deal to Canterbury?
An adult single from Deal to Canterbury is £3.00 on the 12 (Stagecoach South East), from South Street (W-bound) to Bus Station (arrivals). 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.