603 Herne Bay Railway Station ↔ Canterbury Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 07:00, last bus 16:15. 4 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 603 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.
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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 Canterbury Bus Station · Monday to Friday towards Herne Bay Railway Station · Monday to Friday
| Herne Bay High School (adj) | · | 15:25 |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Station (adj) | 07:01 | 15:38 |
| Fire Station (o/s) | 07:07 | 15:44 |
| Dollies Corner (SE-bound) | 07:13 | 15:50 |
| Barnes Way (opp) | 07:19 | 15:56 |
| Gorse Lane (adj) | 07:26 | 16:04 |
| Church (opp) | 07:34 | 16:10 |
| Broad Oak Turn (opp) | 07:44 | 16:17 |
| Asda (opp) | 07:59 | 16:28 |
| Bus Station (arrivals) | 08:09 | 16:37 |
Route map
All stops on route 603
603 towards Canterbury Bus Station
- Herne Bay High School (adj) Greenhill
- Sea Street Roundabout (before) Herne Bay
- Fleetwood Avenue (SE-bound) Herne Bay
- Railway Station (adj) Herne Bay
- Spenser Road West (opp) Herne Bay
- Station Road Corner (N-bound) Herne Bay
- Richmond Street (after) Herne Bay
- Fire Station (o/s) Herne Bay
- Canterbury Road Corner (before) Herne Bay
- Downs Park North (opp) Herne Bay
- Dence Park North (opp) Herne Bay
- Glen Avenue (opp) Herne Bay
- Dollies Corner (SE-bound) Beltinge
- Osborne Gardens (opp) Beltinge
- Terminus Drive (opp) Beltinge
- Coventry Gardens (opp) Beltinge
- Gainsborough Drive (adj) Beltinge
- Bishopstone Lane (adj) Beltinge
- Barnes Way (opp) Hillborough
- Reculver School (S-bound) Hillborough
- Reculver School (o/s) Hillborough
- May Street Cross (S-bound) Hillborough
- Heart in Hand Corner (W-bound) Broomfield
- Huntsman and Horn (adj) Broomfield
- Hoopers Lane (opp) Broomfield
- The Meadows (adj) Broomfield
- Gorse Lane (adj) Broomfield
- Arden Road (adj) Broomfield
- Hunters Forstal (W-bound) Herne
- Windmill (opp) Herne
- Woodrow Chase (opp) Herne
- Streetfield (adj) Herne
- Church (opp) Herne
- Canterbury Fields (opp) Herne Common
- Busheyfields Road (adj) Herne Common
- Bullockstone Road (opp) Herne Common
- The Birches (adj) Herne Common
- Wildwood (opp) Herne Common
- Punch Tavern (o/s) Calcott
- Five Acre (opp) Calcott
- Broad Oak Turn (opp) Broad Oak
- Farm Shop (opp) Broad Oak
- Railway Station (S-bound) Sturry
- Fordwich Road (adj) Sturry
- Vauxhall Road (opp) Vauxhall
- Reed Avenue (adj) 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
603 towards Herne Bay Railway Station
- Bus Station (Bay C4) Canterbury
- Magistrates Court (opp) Canterbury
- St Thomas' School (opp) Northgate
- Kingsmead Roundabout (adj) Northgate
- Brymore Road (opp) Sturry Road
- Asda (adj) Sturry Road
- Reed Avenue (opp) Vauxhall
- Sturry Road Park and Ride Terminal (opp) Vauxhall
- Fordwich Road (opp) Sturry
- Railway Station (N-bound) Sturry
- Farm Shop (adj) Broad Oak
- Broad Oak Turn (adj) Broad Oak
- Five Acre (adj) Calcott
- Punch Tavern (opp) Calcott
- The Birches (opp) Herne Common
- Wildwood (adj) Herne Common
- Busheyfields Road (opp) Herne Common
- Canterbury Fields (adj) Herne Common
- Bullockstone Road (adj) Herne Common
- Church (adj) Herne
- Streetfield (opp) Herne
- Woodrow Chase (adj) Herne
- Windmill (adj) Herne
- Windmill Close (adj) Herne
- Pigeon Lane (just before) Herne
- Arden Road (opp) Broomfield
- Hunters Forstal (E-bound) Herne
- The Meadows (opp) Broomfield
- Gorse Lane (opp) Broomfield
- Hoopers Lane (adj) Broomfield
- Huntsman and Horn (opp) Broomfield
- Heart in Hand Corner (N-bound) Broomfield
- May Street Cross (N-bound) Hillborough
- Barnes Way (adj) Hillborough
- Sanderling Road (adj) Hillborough
- Bishopstone Lane (opp) Beltinge
- Gainsborough Drive (opp) Beltinge
- Coventry Gardens (adj) Beltinge
- Terminus Drive (adj) Beltinge
- Osborne Gardens (adj) Beltinge
- Dollies Corner (NW-bound) Beltinge
- Glen Avenue (adj) Herne Bay
- Dence Park North (adj) Herne Bay
- Downs Park North (adj) Herne Bay
- Canterbury Road Corner (after) Herne Bay
- Library (o/s) Herne Bay
- Richmond Street (before) Herne Bay
- Station Road Corner (S-bound) Herne Bay
- Spenser Road West (adj) Herne Bay
- Fleetwood Avenue (NW-bound) Herne Bay
- Sea Street Roundabout (just after) Herne Bay
- Fleetwood Avenue (SE-bound) Herne Bay
- Railway Station (adj) Herne Bay
- Herne Bay High School (adj) Greenhill
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Jun 2026 Operating between Greenhill and Canterbury given service number 603 / 602 effective from 07 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
CanterburyHerne BayBeltingeHerneBroomfieldSturryGreenhillNorthgateHerne CommonBroad OakHillboroughSturry Road
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 603 bus?
The first 603 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 603 bus?
The last 603 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 603 bus cost?
The 603 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 603 bus?
The 603 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.