Bus from Petham to Canterbury
2 direct routes · 13–22 min · first bus 07:57, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 07:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Petham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | Regent Coaches | ~13 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:57 | 17:00 | Church Lane (opp) | Kent Cricket Ground (adj) | Street End |
| 18 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | The Chequers (adj) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Street End |
Times are for the first boarding point in Petham 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 620 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Petham to Canterbury
- £4.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 620 (Regent Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 18 (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 Petham to Canterbury?
2 routes run directly from Petham to Canterbury: the 620 (Regent Coaches), the 18 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 620, 4 times each weekday — board at Church Lane (opp) and get off at Kent Cricket Ground (adj), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Petham to Canterbury?
Between 13 minutes on the 620 and 22 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Street End on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Petham to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:57 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Petham to Canterbury?
Adult singles from Petham to Canterbury: £4.00 on the 620 (Regent Coaches); £3.00 on the 18 (Stagecoach South East). The 620 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.