43A Canterbury Bus Station ↔ Sandwich Guildhall

Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 06:26, last bus 15:30. 4 journeys on weekdays.

The 43A 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.

43A towards Sandwich Guildhall — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Bus Station (Bay D3) 07:2007:25
The Maltings (opp) 07:3107:36
Church (adj) 07:3607:41
The Anchor (adj) 07:3807:43
The Chequer Inn (adj) 07:4707:54
Melville Lea (adj) 07:5608:03
Hazelwood Meadow (opp) 07:5908:06
Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) 08:0708:15
Guildhall (Stop A) 08:1408:22

Route map

All stops on route 43A

43A towards Canterbury Bus Station

  1. Old Hospital (adj) Eastry
  2. Mill Green (opp) Eastry
  3. Albion Road (adj) Eastry
  4. Orchard Road (opp) Eastry
  5. Gore Road (opp) Eastry
  6. Poison Cross (NE-bound) Eastry
  7. Statenborough Lane (adj) Eastry
  8. Sandwich Bypass (E-bound) Sandwich
  9. Sandwich Technology School (adj) Sandwich
  10. Stone Cross (N-bound) Sandwich
  11. St Bart's Road East (adj) Sandwich
  12. St George's Road (opp) Sandwich
  13. Guildhall (Stop B) Sandwich
  14. Guildhall (Stop B) Sandwich
  15. St George's Road (adj) Sandwich
  16. St Bart's Road East (opp) Sandwich
  17. Stone Cross (SW-bound) Sandwich
  18. Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) Sandwich
  19. Hazelwood Meadow (adj) Sandwich
  20. Burch Avenue (opp) Sandwich
  21. Poulders Gardens West (opp) Sandwich
  22. Poulders Gardens East (opp) Sandwich
  23. Claremont Terrace (opp) Woodnesborough
  24. Melville Lea (opp) Woodnesborough
  25. Palm Tree Crossroads (NW-bound) Woodnesborough
  26. Marshborough Road (W-bound) Marshborough
  27. Old Radar Station (adj) Ash
  28. Langdon Avenue (adj) Ash
  29. Mill Field (adj) Ash
  30. Sandwich Bypass (W-bound) Sandwich
  31. Each End (adj) Ash
  32. Collar Makers Green (adj) Ash
  33. Cherry Garden Lane (adj) Ash
  34. White Post Gardens (opp) Ash
  35. Street End Corner (adj) Ash
  36. The Volunteer (adj) Ash
  37. The Chequer Inn (opp) Ash
  38. Guilton Corner (NW-bound) Ash
  39. The Frog and Orange (opp) Shatterling
  40. The Old Chapel (adj) Shatterling
  41. Wildlife Park (opp) Wingham
  42. The Paddock (opp) Wingham
  43. The Anchor (opp) Wingham
  44. Church (opp) Wingham
  45. Wingham Green (SW-bound) Wingham
  46. The Haywain (o/s) Bramling
  47. Lee Priory (adj) Littlebourne
  48. Cherville Lane (opp) Littlebourne
  49. The Maltings (adj) Littlebourne
  50. Jubilee Road (opp) Littlebourne
  51. The Evenhill (opp) Littlebourne
  52. Fishpool Bottom (W-bound) Canterbury
  53. Polo Farm (opp) Canterbury
  54. Stodmarsh Road (opp) Canterbury
  55. Golf Club (opp) Canterbury
  56. St Martin's Hospital (o/s) Canterbury
  57. Windmill Road (adj) Canterbury
  58. Barton Court School (adj) Canterbury
  59. Waitrose (opp) Canterbury
  60. Ivy Lane (opp) Canterbury
  61. Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 43A bus?

The first 43A departure on weekdays leaves at 06:26 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 43A bus?

The last 43A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 43A bus cost?

The 43A 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 43A bus?

The 43A 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.