Bus from St Peters (Broadstairs) to Canterbury
3 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 07:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 07:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Peters, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | National Express | ~77 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:28 | 11:43 | Railway Bridge (W-bound) | Keynes College (Stop B) | Margate |
| 8X | Stagecoach South East | ~95 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 11 | 06:36 | 06:49 | Railway Bridge (W-bound) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Margate, Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre, Upstreet & 3 more |
| 8A | Stagecoach South East | ~97 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:38 | 07:38 | Railway Bridge (W-bound) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Margate, Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington-on-Sea, St Nicholas at Wade, Sarre, Upstreet & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Peters 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 8A bus timetable.
Fares from St Peters 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 St Peters to Canterbury?
3 routes run directly from St Peters to Canterbury: the 022 (National Express), the 8X (Stagecoach South East), the 8A (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 022, twice each weekday — board at Railway Bridge (W-bound) and get off at Keynes College (Stop B), about 77 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Peters to Canterbury?
Around 95 minutes on the 8X, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Margate on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Peters to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:36 and the last around 07:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Peters to Canterbury?
Adult singles from St Peters to Canterbury: £3.00 on the 8X and 8A (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.