26 Canterbury to Broad Oak via Northgate, Sturry Road
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 10:00, last bus 13:40. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 26? 44 other bus routes are numbered 26 elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 11:40 | 13:40 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Bay C3) | 11:40 | 13:40 |
| Asda (adj) | 11:47 | 13:47 |
| Barnets Lane (adj) | 11:54 | 13:54 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach South East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 26
26 towards Broad Oak
All 8 stops
- Bus Station (Bay C3) Canterbury
- Magistrates Court (opp) Canterbury
- St Thomas' School (opp) Northgate
- Kingsmead Roundabout (adj) Northgate
- Brymore Road (opp) Sturry Road
- Asda (adj) Sturry Road
- Dengrove (opp) Broad Oak
- Barnets Lane (adj) Broad Oak
26 towards Canterbury
All 10 stops
- Shalloak Road (S-bound) Broad Oak
- Dengrove (adj) Broad Oak
- Vauxhall Road (opp) Vauxhall
- South Street (adj) Sturry Road
- Asda (opp) Sturry Road
- Honeywood Close (adj) Sturry Road
- Kingsmead Roundabout (SW-bound) Northgate
- St Thomas' School (adj) Northgate
- Magistrates Court (adj) Canterbury
- Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 28 September 2026 New Service operating Monday to Friday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000098/465 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26 bus?
The first 26 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26 bus?
The last 26 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 26 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 26 bus?
The 26 is operated by Stagecoach South East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000098/465. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.