Bus from Ramsgate (Kent) to Canterbury
4 direct routes · 52–86 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 18:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 19:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ramsgate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Stagecoach South East | ~74 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:02 | 18:02 | Queen's House (opp) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Cliffs End, Sandwich, Ash, Shatterling, Wingham, Bramling & 1 more |
| 022 | National Express | ~85 min | 3 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 06:15 | 15:30 | Harbour (Stop D) | Keynes College (Stop B) | Broadstairs & Margate |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 11, 9X
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Regent Coaches | ~86 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:49 | 14:34 | Stirling Way (adj) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Manston, Minster, Monkton, Plucks Gutter, Stourmouth, Preston & 4 more |
| 9X | Stagecoach South East | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:58 | 06:58 | Queen's House (opp) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Monkton, Sarre, Upstreet, Hersden, Westbere & Sturry |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ramsgate 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 44 bus, 11 bus or 9X bus timetable.
Fares from Ramsgate to Canterbury
- £3.00 adult single, £4.50 return on the 11 (Regent Coaches)
- £3.00 adult single on the 9X (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 Ramsgate to Canterbury?
4 routes run directly from Ramsgate to Canterbury: the 44 (Stagecoach South East), the 022 (National Express), the 11 (Regent Coaches), the 9X (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 44, 14 times each weekday — board at Queen's House (opp) and get off at Bus Station (arrivals), about 74 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ramsgate to Canterbury?
Between 52 minutes on the 9X and 86 on the 11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cliffs End, Sandwich, Ash, Shatterling and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ramsgate to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 18:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ramsgate to Canterbury?
Adult singles from Ramsgate to Canterbury: £3.00 on the 11 (Regent Coaches); £3.00 on the 9X (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.