1 South Ashford ↔ Canterbury Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 06:50, last bus 06:50. 1 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Matalan (adj) | 06:50 |
|---|---|
| Park Street (Stop C) | 07:05 |
| Village Hall (opp) | 07:24 |
| Felborough Close (on) | 07:29 |
| The Local (opp) | 07:41 |
| Tonford Lane (adj) | 08:04 |
| Bus Station (arrivals) | 08:19 |
Route map
All stops on route 1
1 towards Canterbury Bus Station
- Stour Close (adj) South Ashford
- Matalan (adj) South Ashford
- Flaxpond Road (opp) South Ashford
- Arcon Road (opp) South Ashford
- The Beaver Inn (adj) South Ashford
- B and Q (adj) South Ashford
- Designer Outlet and Asda (Stop A) South Ashford
- Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) Ashford
- Park Street (Stop C) Ashford
- North Street (Stop E) Ashford
- Heathfield Road (opp) Ashford
- Bybrook Barn (adj) Bybrook
- Bybrook Road (adj) Bybrook
- Penlee Point (NE-bound) Bybrook
- Burton Road (opp) Kennington
- Park Road (adj) Kennington
- Upper Vicarage Road Post Office (opp) Kennington
- Tritton Fields (adj) Kennington
- The Street (SE-bound) Kennington
- The Old Mill (opp) Kennington
- East Mountain Lane (opp) Kennington
- Mushroom Farm (adj) Bilting
- Stour Valley View (adj) Bilting
- Church Lane (adj) Bilting
- Village Hall (opp) Godmersham
- Pope Street (opp) Godmersham
- Bagham Lane (N-bound) Chilham
- Felborough Close (on) Chilham
- The Old Alma (adj) Chilham
- Shalmsford Street (opp) Chartham
- Kingfisher Place (adj) Chartham
- Bolts Hill Corner (adj) Chartham
- Primary School (opp) Chartham
- Arnold Road (adj) Chartham
- Pomfret Road (adj) Chartham
- The Local (opp) Chartham
- Pomfret Road (opp) Chartham
- Arnold Road (opp) Chartham
- Primary School (adj) Chartham
- Bolts Hill Corner (opp) Chartham
- The Hyde (adj) Chartham
- Old School (adj) Chartham
- Surgery (o/s) Chartham
- Railway Station (NW-bound) Chartham
- Howfield Lane (adj) Chartham Hatch
- Chalklands (E-bound) Thanington
- Tonford Lane (adj) Thanington
- Old Waterworks (NE-bound) Wincheap
- Hollow Lane (opp) Wincheap
- York Road (opp) Wincheap
- Canterbury East Railway Station (opp) Canterbury
- Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 20 Sept 2026 Guildford → Manor Park
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 Jul 2026 Operating between Ashford and Canterbury given service number 1 / 1A / 24 / 1X effective from 03 July 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 1 bus?
The first 1 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 1 bus?
The last 1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 06:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 1 bus cost?
The 1 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 1 bus?
The 1 is operated by Stagecoach South East.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.