Bus from Minster (Kent, near Birchington-on-Sea) to Birchington-on-Sea
2 direct routes · 17–26 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 15:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birchington-on-Sea as of 11:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Minster, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Stagecoach South East | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:29 | 15:29 | The New Inn (opp) | Railway Station (o/s) | Manston |
| 942 | Stagecoach South East | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | The New Inn (opp) | The Square (Stop A) | Acol |
Times are for the first boarding point in Minster 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 48 bus or 942 bus timetable.
Fares from Minster to Birchington-on-Sea
- £3.00 adult single on the 48 (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 Minster to Birchington-on-Sea?
2 routes run directly from Minster to Birchington-on-Sea: the 48 (Stagecoach South East), the 942 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 48, once each weekday — board at The New Inn (opp) and get off at Railway Station (o/s), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Minster to Birchington-on-Sea?
Between 17 minutes on the 48 and 26 on the 942, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Manston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Minster to Birchington-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 15:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Minster to Birchington-on-Sea?
An adult single from Minster to Birchington-on-Sea is £3.00 on the 48 (Stagecoach South East), from The New Inn (opp) to Railway Station (o/s). 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.