23 Canterbury ↔ Canterbury Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 07:15, last bus 22:49. 43 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.
| Bus Station (Bay A2) | 07:15 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:30 | 08:45 | 09:15 | 09:35 | 09:45 | 10:05 | 10:25 | 10:35 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 11:25 | 11:35 | 11:45 | 12:05 | 12:25 | 12:35 | 12:45 | 13:05 | 13:25 | 13:35 | 13:45 | 14:05 | 14:25 | 14:35 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:35 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:35 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:35 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:50 | 19:50 | 20:49 | 21:49 | 22:49 |
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| Hampshire Road (o/s 6) | 07:27 | 07:57 | 08:26 | 08:39 | 08:56 | 09:26 | 09:44 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 10:35 | 10:44 | 10:55 | 11:15 | 11:35 | 11:44 | 11:55 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 12:44 | 12:55 | 13:15 | 13:35 | 13:44 | 13:55 | 14:15 | 14:35 | 14:44 | 14:56 | 15:30 | 15:44 | 16:01 | 16:31 | 16:44 | 16:59 | 17:30 | 17:44 | 18:00 | 18:25 | 18:57 | 19:57 | 20:56 | 21:56 | 22:56 |
| Bus Station (arrivals) | 07:37 | 08:10 | 08:38 | 08:45 | 09:04 | 09:34 | 09:50 | 10:02 | 10:22 | 10:42 | 10:50 | 11:02 | 11:22 | 11:42 | 11:50 | 12:02 | 12:22 | 12:42 | 12:50 | 13:02 | 13:22 | 13:42 | 13:50 | 14:02 | 14:22 | 14:42 | 14:50 | 15:05 | 15:41 | 15:50 | 16:10 | 16:40 | 16:50 | 17:08 | 17:37 | 17:50 | 18:07 | 18:32 | 19:06 | 20:06 | 21:02 | 22:02 | 23:02 |
Route map
All stops on route 23
23 towards Canterbury Bus Station
- Bus Station (Bay A2) Canterbury
- Waitrose (adj) Canterbury
- Ivy Lane (adj) Canterbury
- Barton Court School (opp) Canterbury
- Windmill Road (opp) Canterbury
- Avon Close (opp) Spring Lane Estate
- Essex Road (adj) Spring Lane Estate
- Cumberland Avenue (opp) Spring Lane Estate
- Hampshire Road (o/s 6) Spring Lane Estate
- Surrey Road (opp) Spring Lane Estate
- Russet Road (opp) Spring Lane Estate
- Barton Court School (adj) Canterbury
- Waitrose (opp) Canterbury
- Ivy Lane (opp) Canterbury
- Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Jun 2026 Operating between City and Spring Lane given service number 23 effective from 07 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 23 bus?
The first 23 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 23 bus?
The last 23 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:49. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 23 bus cost?
The 23 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 23 bus?
The 23 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.