3A Canterbury Bus Station ↔ Faversham Court Street
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 07:40, last bus 15:49. 3 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.
| The Canterbury Academy (o/s) | · | 15:20 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Bay B4) | 07:40 | · |
| Queens Avenue (opp) | 07:45 | · |
| Courtenay Road (opp) | 07:52 | 15:30 |
| School Lane (opp) | 07:59 | 15:36 |
| Brogdale Road (adj) | 08:13 | 15:49 |
| Ivory Close (adj) | 08:21 | · |
| Court Street (Stop B) | 08:28 | · |
Route map
All stops on route 3A
3A towards Faversham Court Street
- The Canterbury Academy (o/s) London Road Estate
- Bus Station (Bay B4) Canterbury
- Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) Canterbury
- Queens Avenue (opp) Canterbury
- Gate Services (adj) Dunkirk
- Courtenay Road (opp) Dunkirk
- The Old School (opp) Dunkirk
- Staplestreet Road (opp) Boughton
- Colonel's Lane (adj) Boughton
- School Lane (opp) Boughton
- Nine Ash Lane (adj) Boughton
- Brenley Corner West (W-bound) Brenley Corner
- Quarry House (opp) Faversham
- Desmond Crescent (adj) Faversham
- Makenade Garage (opp) Preston
- Makenade Avenue (opp) Preston
- Preston Park (opp) Preston
- Brogdale Road (adj) Faversham
- The Street (W-bound) Ospringe
- Ivory Close (adj) Bysing Wood
- Hazebrouck Road (opp) Bysing Wood
- Barnes Close (adj) Bysing Wood
- The Leas (opp) Bysing Wood
- Priory Road (adj) Bysing Wood
- Stonebridge Pond (adj) Davington
- North Lane (Stop M) Faversham
- Court Street (Stop B) Faversham
3A towards Canterbury Bus Station
- Brogdale Road (adj) Faversham
- The Street (W-bound) Ospringe
- Churchill Way (adj) Bysing Wood
- The Leas (opp) Bysing Wood
- Priory Road (adj) Bysing Wood
- Stonebridge Pond (adj) Davington
- North Lane (Stop M) Faversham
- Court Street (Stop B) Faversham
- East Street (Stop D) Faversham
- Recreation Ground (opp) Faversham
- Millfield Road (adj) Faversham
- Windermere (opp) Faversham
- Love Lane (adj) Faversham
- Desmond Crescent (opp) Faversham
- Quarry House (adj) Faversham
- Brenley Corner West (E-bound) Brenley Corner
- Brenley Corner East (E-bound) Brenley Corner
- Nash Court (adj) Boughton
- Stocker's Hill (adj) Boughton
- School Lane (adj) Boughton
- Wood's Garage (opp) Boughton
- Staplestreet Road (adj) Boughton
- The Old School (adj) Dunkirk
- Courtenay Road (adj) Dunkirk
- The Red Lion (adj) Dunkirk
- Queens Avenue (adj) Canterbury
- Canterbury East Railway Station (opp) Canterbury
- Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Jun 2026 Operating between Canterbury and Maidstone given service number 3A / X3 effective from 07 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Apr 2026 Operating between Eastbourne Town Centre and Meads given service number 3A / 3 effective from 12 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 21 Sept 2025 Operating between Eastbourne Town Centre and Meads given service number 3A / 3 effective from 21 September 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3A bus?
The first 3A departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3A bus?
The last 3A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:49. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3A bus cost?
The 3A 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 3A bus?
The 3A 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.