Bus from University of Kent to Whitstable
7 direct routes · 11–36 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 23:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitstable as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in University of Kent, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 32 | Sat 28 · Sun 17 | 05:41 | 23:23 | St Edmund's School (opp) | Horsebridge (adj) | Rough Common, Blean & Pean Hill |
| 401 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 28 | Sat 25 · Sun 19 | 07:58 | 23:51 | Keynes College (Stop B) | Horsebridge (adj) | Rough Common, Blean & Pean Hill |
| 5 | Stagecoach South East | ~36 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 10:08 | 18:03 | Alcroft Grange (N-bound) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | Tyler Hill & Radfall |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 916, 914, 917, 915
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | Stagecoach South East | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:18 | 16:18 | Alcroft Grange (N-bound) | Railway Station (adj) | Tyler Hill & Radfall |
| 914 | Stagecoach South East | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Alcroft Grange (N-bound) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | Tyler Hill & Radfall |
| 917 | Stagecoach South East | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Alcroft Grange (N-bound) | Cherry Orchard (adj) | Tyler Hill & Radfall |
| 915 | Stagecoach South East | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:34 | 15:34 | Alcroft Grange (N-bound) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | Tyler Hill & Radfall |
Times are for the first boarding point in University of Kent 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 400 bus, 401 bus, 5 bus, 916 bus, 914 bus, 917 bus or 915 bus timetable.
Fares from University of Kent to Whitstable
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 University of Kent to Whitstable?
7 routes run directly from University of Kent to Whitstable: the 400 (Stagecoach South East), the 401 (Stagecoach South East), the 5 (Stagecoach South East), the 916 (Stagecoach South East), the 914 (Stagecoach South East), the 917 (Stagecoach South East), the 915 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 400, 32 times each weekday — board at St Edmund's School (opp) and get off at Horsebridge (adj), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from University of Kent to Whitstable?
Between 11 minutes on the 917 and 36 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rough Common, Blean, Pean Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from University of Kent to Whitstable?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 23:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from University of Kent to Whitstable?
Adult singles from University of Kent to Whitstable: £3.00 on the 400, 401, 5, 916, 914, 917 and 915 (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.