953 Canterbury to London Road Estate
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 08:15, last bus 15:20. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 953? 2 other bus routes are numbered 953 elsewhere in the UK — see every 953 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:15 | 08:32 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Bay A1) | 08:15 | 08:32 |
| Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) | 08:18 | 08:35 |
| Queens Avenue (opp) | 08:22 | 08:39 |
| Mill Lane Junction (opp) | 08:24 | 08:41 |
| Miller Avenue (opp) | 08:25 | 08:42 |
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.
Fares on the 953
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.20
The same for any journey on the 953, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 October 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South East before you travel.
Tickets on the 953
Stagecoach South East publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Discovery · Dover DayRider · Swale DayRider · Discovery Group · Thanet DayRider · Ashford DayRider
…and 73 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach South East.
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 Stagecoach South East 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 953
953 towards London Road Estate
All 5 stops
- Bus Station (Bay A1) Canterbury
- Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) Canterbury
- Queens Avenue (opp) Canterbury
- Mill Lane Junction (opp) London Road Estate
- Miller Avenue (opp) London Road Estate
953 towards Canterbury
All 5 stops
- The Canterbury Academy (o/s) London Road Estate
- Mill Lane Junction (adj) London Road Estate
- Queens Avenue (adj) Canterbury
- Canterbury East Railway Station (opp) Canterbury
- Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 953 bus?
The first 953 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 953 bus?
The last 953 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 953 bus cost?
Stagecoach South East's published fares on the 953: adult single £2.00, child single £1.20. The 953 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 953 bus?
The 953 is operated by Stagecoach South East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.