Bus from Dover to Shepherdswell
3 direct routes · 20–39 min · first bus 07:17, last bus 15:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shepherdswell as of 18:20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Stagecoach South East | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:54 | 15:54 | Templar Street (adj) | The Bell (adj) | Coldred |
| 88 | Stagecoach South East | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:17 | 07:17 | Templar Street (adj) | The Bell (adj) | Kearsney, Temple Ewell, Lydden & Coldred |
| 980 | Stagecoach South East | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Charlton Primary School (o/s) | The Bell (adj) | Coldred |
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 96 bus, 88 bus or 980 bus timetable.
Fares from Dover to Shepherdswell
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 Shepherdswell?
3 routes run directly from Dover to Shepherdswell: the 96 (Stagecoach South East), the 88 (Stagecoach South East), the 980 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 96, once each weekday — board at Templar Street (adj) and get off at The Bell (adj), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dover to Shepherdswell?
Between 20 minutes on the 96 and 39 on the 980, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Coldred on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dover to Shepherdswell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:17 and the last around 15:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dover to Shepherdswell?
Adult singles from Dover to Shepherdswell: £3.00 on the 96 and 980 (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.