Bus from Sandwich to Canterbury
4 direct routes · 41–63 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 09:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sandwich, 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 | ~41 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:29 | 18:35 | Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Ash, Shatterling, Wingham, Bramling & Littlebourne |
| 43 | Stagecoach South East | ~45 min | 14 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 07:51 | 21:40 | Guildhall (Stop B) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Ash, Shatterling, Wingham, Bramling & Littlebourne |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 43A, 989
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43A | Stagecoach South East | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:42 | 15:42 | Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Woodnesborough, Marshborough, Ash, Shatterling, Wingham, Bramling & 1 more |
| 989 | Stagecoach South East | ~63 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 07:22 | Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Ash, Shatterling, Wingham, Adisham, Bekesbourne, Patrixbourne & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sandwich 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, 43 bus, 43A bus or 989 bus timetable.
Fares from Sandwich 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 Sandwich to Canterbury?
4 routes run directly from Sandwich to Canterbury: the 44 (Stagecoach South East), the 43 (Stagecoach South East), the 43A (Stagecoach South East), the 989 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 44, 14 times each weekday — board at Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) and get off at Bus Station (arrivals), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sandwich to Canterbury?
Between 41 minutes on the 44 and 63 on the 989, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ash, Shatterling, Wingham, Bramling and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sandwich to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sandwich to Canterbury?
Adult singles from Sandwich to Canterbury: £3.00 on the 43 and 43A (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.