653 Chartham to Canterbury via Thanington, Wincheap
Operated by Carey's Transport Ltd. First bus 07:54, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 653? 8 other bus routes are numbered 653 elsewhere in the UK — see every 653 bus timetable by area.
- School days only
| Stop | 07:54 |
|---|---|
| Old Church Way (adj) | 07:54 |
| Beech Avenue Post Box (adj) | 07:55 |
| Pomfret Road (opp) | 07:56 |
| Arnold Road (opp) | 07:57 |
| Primary School (adj) | 07:58 |
| Bolts Hill Corner (opp) | 07:59 |
| Kingfisher Place (opp) | 08:03 |
| Shalmsford Bridge (adj) | 08:05 |
| Turning (opp) | 08:07 |
| Howfield Lane (adj) | 08:13 |
| Chalklands (E-bound) | 08:19 |
| Tonford Lane (adj) | 08:21 |
| Old Waterworks (NE-bound) | 08:24 |
| Hollow Lane (opp) | 08:26 |
| York Road (opp) | 08:27 |
| Queens Avenue (opp) | 08:33 |
| The Canterbury Academy (o/s) | 08:35 |
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 Carey's Transport Ltd before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 653
653 towards Canterbury
All 17 stops
- Old Church Way (adj) Chartham
- Beech Avenue Post Box (adj) Chartham
- Pomfret Road (opp) Chartham
- Arnold Road (opp) Chartham
- Primary School (adj) Chartham
- Bolts Hill Corner (opp) Chartham
- Kingfisher Place (opp) Chartham
- Shalmsford Bridge (adj) Chartham
- Turning (opp) Chartham
- Howfield Lane (adj) Chartham Hatch
- Chalklands (E-bound) Thanington
- Tonford Lane (adj) Thanington
- Old Waterworks (NE-bound) Wincheap
- Hollow Lane (opp) Wincheap
- York Road (opp) Wincheap
- Queens Avenue (opp) Canterbury
- The Canterbury Academy (o/s) London Road Estate
653 towards Chartham
All 18 stops
- The Canterbury Academy (o/s) London Road Estate
- Queens Avenue (adj) Canterbury
- York Road (adj) Wincheap
- Hollow Lane (adj) Wincheap
- Old Waterworks (W-bound) Wincheap
- St Nicholas Road (adj) Thanington
- Tonford Lane (opp) Thanington
- Chalklands (W-bound) Thanington
- Howfield Lane (opp) Chartham Hatch
- Turning (adj) Chartham
- Shalmsford Street (adj) Chartham
- Kingfisher Place (adj) Chartham
- Bolts Hill Corner (adj) Chartham
- Primary School (opp) Chartham
- Arnold Road (adj) Chartham
- Pomfret Road (adj) Chartham
- The Local (opp) Chartham
- Old Church Way (adj) Chartham
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 Once morning and once afternoon on school days only
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Kent County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK2015513/1 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 653 bus?
The first 653 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:54 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 653 bus?
The last 653 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 653 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Carey's Transport Ltd day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 653 bus?
The 653 is operated by Carey's Transport Ltd.
Timetable data from Carey's Transport Ltd via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK2015513/1. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.