🚌 Bus from Dover to Canterbury
3 direct routes · about 32 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 22:55 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Stagecoach South East | ~32 min | 54 | 06:13 | 22:55 | Pencester Road (Stop B) |
| 12 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 11 | 06:21 | 17:01 | Tesco (o/s) |
| 007 | National Express | ~45 min | 3 | 04:35 | 09:15 | Pencester Road (Stop Y) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dover 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 Dover to Canterbury?
3 routes run directly from Dover to Canterbury: the 15 (Stagecoach South East), the 12 (Stagecoach South East), the 007 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Dover to Canterbury?
Around 32 minutes on the 15, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dover to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 15) leaves around 06:13 and the last around 22:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dover to Canterbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.