956 Spring Lane Estate Russet Road ↔ Westbere Spires Academy

Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 07:57, last bus 15:25. 2 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 956 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 Westbere Spires Academy · Monday to Friday towards Spring Lane Estate Russet Road · Monday to Friday
956 towards Westbere Spires Academy — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Ivy Lane (adj) 07:57
Windmill Road (opp) 07:59
Russet Road (opp) 08:06
Bus Station (Bay C2) 08:16
Railway Station (opp) 08:33
Spires Academy (o/s) 08:37

Route map

All stops on route 956

956 towards Westbere Spires Academy

  1. Barton Court School (opp) Canterbury
  2. Ivy Lane (adj) Canterbury
  3. Windmill Road (opp) Canterbury
  4. Avon Close (opp) Spring Lane Estate
  5. Essex Road (adj) Spring Lane Estate
  6. Russet Road (opp) Spring Lane Estate
  7. Barton Court School (adj) Canterbury
  8. Ivy Lane (opp) Canterbury
  9. Waitrose (opp) Canterbury
  10. Bus Station (Bay C2) Canterbury
  11. Magistrates Court (opp) Canterbury
  12. St Thomas' School (opp) Northgate
  13. Kingsmead Roundabout (adj) Northgate
  14. Brymore Road (opp) Sturry Road
  15. Asda (adj) Sturry Road
  16. Reed Avenue (opp) Vauxhall
  17. Sturry Road Park and Ride Terminal (opp) Vauxhall
  18. Fordwich Road (opp) Sturry
  19. Homewood Road (adj) Sturry
  20. Railway Station (opp) Sturry
  21. Staines Hill (NE-bound) Sturry
  22. Redcot Lane (adj) Sturry
  23. Pennington Close (opp) Westbere
  24. Spires Academy (o/s) Westbere

956 towards Spring Lane Estate Russet Road

  1. Spires Academy (o/s) Westbere
  2. Pennington Close (adj) Westbere
  3. Redcot Lane (opp) Sturry
  4. Staines Hill (SW-bound) Sturry
  5. Homewood Road (opp) Sturry
  6. Railway Station (adj) Sturry
  7. Fordwich Road (adj) Sturry
  8. Vauxhall Road (opp) Vauxhall
  9. Reed Avenue (adj) Vauxhall
  10. South Street (adj) Sturry Road
  11. Asda (opp) Sturry Road
  12. Honeywood Close (adj) Sturry Road
  13. Kingsmead Roundabout (SW-bound) Northgate
  14. St Thomas' School (adj) Northgate
  15. Magistrates Court (adj) Canterbury
  16. Bus Station (Bay A2) Canterbury
  17. Waitrose (adj) Canterbury
  18. Ivy Lane (adj) Canterbury
  19. Barton Court School (opp) Canterbury
  20. Windmill Road (opp) Canterbury
  21. Avon Close (opp) Spring Lane Estate
  22. Essex Road (adj) Spring Lane Estate
  23. Russet Road (opp) Spring Lane Estate

Towns & areas on this route

CanterburySturrySpring Lane EstateNorthgateWestbereSturry RoadVauxhall

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 956 bus?

The first 956 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:57 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 956 bus?

The last 956 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 956 bus cost?

The 956 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 956 bus?

The 956 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.