980 Dover ↔ Elvington The Green
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 15:10, last bus 15:10. 1 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Charlton Primary School (o/s) | 15:10 |
|---|---|
| Pencester Road (Stop B) | 15:18 |
| Buckland Bridge (NE-bound) | 15:28 |
| Christ Church Academy Grounds (in) | 15:35 |
| The Carpenters Arms (opp) | 15:44 |
| Sibert's Close (opp) | 15:50 |
| EKLR Station (adj) | 15:58 |
| The Green (adj) | 16:01 |
Route map
All stops on route 980
980 towards Elvington The Green
- Charlton Primary School (o/s) Dover
- Dofras Place (adj) Dover
- Pencester Road (Stop B) Dover
- Priory Street (Stop E) Dover
- Charlton Centre (Stop L) Dover
- Templar Street (adj) Dover
- Shooter's Hill (adj) Dover
- Cherry Tree Avenue (opp) Buckland
- Eric Road (adj) Buckland
- Buckland Bridge (NE-bound) Buckland
- Dunedin Drive (opp) Buckland Valley
- Winant Way (adj) Buckland Valley
- Selkirk Road (adj) Buckland Valley
- Auckland Crescent (opp) Buckland Valley
- Natal Road (opp) Buckland Valley
- Christ Church Academy Grounds (in) Buckland Valley
- Christ Church Academy (opp) Buckland Valley
- Old Park Barracks (adj) Whitfield
- Aspen Drive (adj) Whitfield
- The Carpenters Arms (opp) Coldred
- The Bell (adj) Shepherdswell
- Sibert's Close (opp) Shepherdswell
- Millfields (opp) Shepherdswell
- Post Office (before) Eythorne
- EKLR Station (adj) Eythorne
- Primary School (opp) Eythorne
- Chaucer Road (opp) Elvington
- The Green (adj) Elvington
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 Feb 2026 Operating between Aylesham and Dover given service number 983 / 980 effective from 08 February 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 980 bus?
The first 980 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 980 bus?
The last 980 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 980 bus cost?
The 980 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 980 bus?
The 980 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.