Bus from Deal to Sandwich
4 direct routes · 24–44 min · first bus 07:04, last bus 18:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sandwich as of 08:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Stagecoach South East | ~44 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 11 | 07:04 | 18:04 | South Street (W-bound) | Guildhall (Stop B) | Sholden, Burgess Green, Finglesham, Betteshanger, Eastry & Woodnesborough |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81A, X1, 80
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81A | Stagecoach South East | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | South Street (W-bound) | Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) | Great Mongeham, Little Mongeham, Northbourne, Betteshanger & Eastry |
| X1 | Bayliss Executive Travel | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:11 | 08:11 | South Street (W-bound) | Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) | Sholden |
| 80 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | South Street (W-bound) | Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) | Sholden, Hacklinge & Worth |
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 81 bus, 81A bus, X1 bus or 80 bus timetable.
Fares from Deal to Sandwich
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 Sandwich?
4 routes run directly from Deal to Sandwich: the 81 (Stagecoach South East), the 81A (Stagecoach South East), the X1 (Bayliss Executive Travel), the 80 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 81, 12 times each weekday — board at South Street (W-bound) and get off at Guildhall (Stop B), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Deal to Sandwich?
Between 24 minutes on the 80 and 44 on the 81, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sholden, Burgess Green, Finglesham, Betteshanger and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Deal to Sandwich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:04 and the last around 18:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Deal to Sandwich?
Adult singles from Deal to Sandwich: £3.00 on the 81 and 81A (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.