23A Canterbury ↔ Canterbury Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 09:20, last bus 14:30. 6 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) | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office (opp) | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:35 |
| Bus Station (arrivals) | 09:39 | 10:39 | 11:39 | 12:39 | 13:39 | 14:49 |
Route map
All stops on route 23A
23A towards Canterbury Bus Station
- Bus Station (Bay A2) Canterbury
- Waitrose (adj) Canterbury
- St Augustine's Road (adj) Canterbury
- St Lawrence Road (opp) Canterbury
- Post Office (opp) Barton Estate
- Cobham Close (opp) Barton Estate
- Pilgrims Way (just before) Barton Estate
- Pilgrims' Way School (o/s) Barton Estate
- Russet Road (adj) Spring Lane Estate
- Sussex Avenue (o/s 11) Spring Lane Estate
- Essex Road (opp) Spring Lane Estate
- Avon Close (adj) Spring Lane Estate
- Windmill Road (adj) Canterbury
- Barton Court School (adj) Canterbury
- Ivy Lane (opp) Canterbury
- Waitrose (opp) Canterbury
- Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Jun 2026 Operating between City Centre and Barton Estate & Spring Lane given service number 23A 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 23A bus?
The first 23A departure on weekdays leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 23A bus?
The last 23A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 23A bus cost?
The 23A 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 23A bus?
The 23A 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.