23A Canterbury ↔ Canterbury Bus Station

Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 09:20, last bus 14:30. 6 journeys on weekdays.

The 23A 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.

23A towards Canterbury Bus Station — Monday to Friday (6 journeys)
Bus Station (Bay A2) 09:2010:2011:2012:2013:2014:30
Post Office (opp) 09:2510:2511:2512:2513:2514:35
Bus Station (arrivals) 09:3910:3911:3912:3913:3914:49

Route map

All stops on route 23A

23A towards Canterbury Bus Station

  1. Bus Station (Bay A2) Canterbury
  2. Waitrose (adj) Canterbury
  3. St Augustine's Road (adj) Canterbury
  4. St Lawrence Road (opp) Canterbury
  5. Post Office (opp) Barton Estate
  6. Cobham Close (opp) Barton Estate
  7. Pilgrims Way (just before) Barton Estate
  8. Pilgrims' Way School (o/s) Barton Estate
  9. Russet Road (adj) Spring Lane Estate
  10. Sussex Avenue (o/s 11) Spring Lane Estate
  11. Essex Road (opp) Spring Lane Estate
  12. Avon Close (adj) Spring Lane Estate
  13. Windmill Road (adj) Canterbury
  14. Barton Court School (adj) Canterbury
  15. Ivy Lane (opp) Canterbury
  16. Waitrose (opp) Canterbury
  17. Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury

Service history & registered changes

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.