Bus from Dover to Canterbury
3 direct routes · 22–34 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 22:58 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:08, last bus 17:38.
Next buses to Canterbury as of 18:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dover, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Stagecoach South East | ~34 min | 40 | Sat 37 · Sun 11 | 06:16 | 22:58 | Templar Street (adj) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Kearsney, Temple Ewell, Lydden & Barham |
| 12 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:24 | 17:04 | Old Park Barracks (adj) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Barham |
| 007 | National Express | ~70 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 04:35 | 17:50 | Pencester Road (Stop Y) | Keynes College (Stop B) | Folkestone |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 15 bus or 12 bus timetable.
Fares from Dover 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 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). The most frequent is the 15, 40 times each weekday — board at Templar Street (adj) and get off at Bus Station (arrivals), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dover to Canterbury?
Between 22 minutes on the 12 and 34 on the 15, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kearsney, Temple Ewell, Lydden, Barham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dover to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 22:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dover to Canterbury?
Adult singles from Dover to Canterbury: £3.00 on the 15 and 12 (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.