5A South Tankerton Tesco ↔ Seasalter Lucerne Drive East

Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 09:33, last bus 13:33. 5 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 5A 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.

towards Seasalter Lucerne Drive East · Monday to Friday towards Seasalter Lucerne Drive East · Saturday towards South Tankerton Tesco · Monday to Friday towards South Tankerton Tesco · Saturday
5A towards Seasalter Lucerne Drive East — Monday to Friday (3 journeys)
Tesco (opp) 09:3311:3313:33
Harbour Street (S-bound) 09:4811:4813:48
Tollgate Close (adj) 09:5511:5513:55
Lucerne Drive East (NE-bound) 10:0112:0114:01

Route map

All stops on route 5A

5A towards Seasalter Lucerne Drive East

  1. Tesco (opp) South Tankerton
  2. Virginia Road (E-bound) South Tankerton
  3. Grasmere Road (just after) South Tankerton
  4. Highgate Road (opp) South Tankerton
  5. Foxgrove Road (o/s 6) Tankerton
  6. Ham Shades Lane (o/s 26) Tankerton
  7. The Monument (opp) Whitstable
  8. Railway Station (adj) Whitstable
  9. Westmeads School (adj) Whitstable
  10. Harbour (opp) Whitstable
  11. Harbour Street (S-bound) Whitstable
  12. St Alphege Church (adj) Whitstable
  13. Library (o/s) Whitstable
  14. Harwich Street (adj) Whitstable
  15. Tollgate Close (adj) Whitstable
  16. Sea Lawn (W-bound) Whitstable
  17. Rose In Bloom (opp) Whitstable
  18. Seasalter Bridge (opp) Seasalter
  19. Eden Road (adj) Seasalter
  20. Seasalter Cross (SW-bound) Seasalter
  21. Lucerne Drive East (NE-bound) Seasalter

5A towards South Tankerton Tesco

  1. Lucerne Drive East (NE-bound) Seasalter
  2. Lucerne Drive West (SW-bound) Seasalter
  3. Lucerne Drive (adj) Seasalter
  4. Seasalter Cross (N-bound) Seasalter
  5. Eden Road (opp) Seasalter
  6. Seasalter Bridge (adj) Seasalter
  7. Rose In Bloom (adj) Whitstable
  8. Sea Lawn (E-bound) Whitstable
  9. Tollgate Close (opp) Whitstable
  10. Harwich Street (opp) Whitstable
  11. Library (opp) Whitstable
  12. St Alphege Church (opp) Whitstable
  13. Horsebridge (adj) Whitstable
  14. Harbour (SE-bound) Whitstable
  15. Westmeads School (opp) Whitstable
  16. Hamilton Road (opp) Whitstable
  17. Railway Station (opp) Whitstable
  18. The Monument (adj) Whitstable
  19. Ham Shades Lane (o/s 11) Tankerton
  20. Foxgrove Road (o/s 7) Tankerton
  21. Highgate Road (adj) South Tankerton
  22. Lismore Road (adj) South Tankerton
  23. Virginia Road (W-bound) South Tankerton
  24. Tesco (o/s) South Tankerton

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

WhitstableSeasalterTankertonSouth Tankerton

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 5A bus?

The first 5A departure on weekdays leaves at 09:33 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 5A bus?

The last 5A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 5A bus cost?

The 5A 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 5A bus?

The 5A 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.