21A Canterbury

Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 06:30, last bus 18:20. 22 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 21A is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

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.

inbound · Monday to Friday inbound · Saturday

21A inbound — Monday to Friday (22 journeys)
Bus Station (Bay A4)	06:30	07:00	07:40	08:40	09:00	09:40	10:00	10:40	11:00	11:40	12:00	12:40	13:00	13:40	14:00	14:50	15:20	16:10	17:00	17:30	18:00	18:20
Sainsbury's (o/s)	06:35	07:05	07:45	08:45	09:05	09:45	10:05	10:45	11:05	11:45	12:05	12:45	13:05	13:45	14:05	14:56	15:26	16:17	17:07	17:36	18:06	18:26
Bawden Close (NE-bound)	06:44	07:14	07:53	08:52	09:12	09:52	10:12	10:52	11:12	11:52	12:12	12:52	13:12	13:52	14:12	15:03	15:33	16:25	17:15	17:44	18:13	18:33
Tenterden Drive Layby (S-bound)	06:52	07:22	08:02	08:58	09:18	09:58	10:18	10:58	11:18	11:58	12:18	12:58	13:18	13:58	14:18	15:09	15:39	16:31	17:21	17:50	18:19	18:39
Westgate Towers (opp)	07:02	07:32	08:17	09:10	09:29	10:09	10:29	11:09	11:29	12:09	12:29	13:09	13:29	14:09	14:29	15:20	15:52	16:44	17:34	18:03	18:32	18:52
Sainsbury's (opp)	07:06	07:36	08:21	09:14	09:33	10:13	10:33	11:13	11:33	12:13	12:33	13:13	13:33	14:13	14:33	15:24	15:55	16:48	17:38	18:07	18:36	18:56
Bus Station (arrivals)	07:11	07:41	08:29	09:22	09:38	10:18	10:38	11:18	11:38	12:18	12:38	13:18	13:38	14:18	14:38	15:29	16:01	16:53	17:43	18:12	18:41	19:01

Route map

All stops on route 21A

21A inbound

Bus Station (Bay A4) Canterbury
Magistrates Court (opp) Canterbury
St Thomas' School (opp) Northgate
Sainsbury's (o/s) Northgate
St Stephen's Roundabout (nr) St Stephens
Hawthorn Avenue (opp) Canterbury
Farleigh Road Corner (NW-bound) Canterbury
Hever Place (adj) Hales Place
Nethersole Close (opp) Hales Place
Jesuit Close (adj) Hales Place
Bawden Close (NE-bound) Hales Place
Copinger Close (adj) Hales Place
Hunton Gardens (adj) Hales Place
Bicknor Close (adj) Hales Place
Kemsing Gardens (adj) Hales Place
Ulcombe Gardens (adj) Hales Place
Hever Place (adj) Hales Place
Tenterden Drive Layby (S-bound) Hales Place
The Close (adj) Hales Place
Downs Road (SW-bound) Hales Place
The Archbishop's School (opp) St Stephens
Shaftesbury Road (opp) St Stephens
St Michael's Road (opp) St Stephens
Nursery Walk (opp) St Stephens
St Dunstan's Church (opp) St Dunstans
Westgate Towers (opp) St Dunstans
The Causeway (opp) St Stephens
Leisure Centre (opp) St Stephens
Sainsbury's (opp) Northgate
St Thomas' School (adj) Northgate
Magistrates Court (adj) Canterbury
Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury

Service history & registered changes

🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025
Operating between Barnstaple and Appledore or Westward Ho! given service number 21A / 21 / 821 / 815 / 921 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Canterbury St Stephens Hales Place Northgate St Dunstans

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 21A bus?

The first 21A departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 21A bus?

The last 21A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 21A bus cost?

The 21A 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 21A bus?

The 21A 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.

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