981 Tower Hamlets Dover Boys' Grammar School ↔ Aylesham Attlee Avenue
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 07:43, last bus 15:45. 2 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.
| Playground (opp) | 15:45 |
|---|---|
| Minnis Lane (adj) | 16:03 |
| Templeside (opp) | 16:08 |
| The Lydden Bell (adj) | 16:12 |
| Baptist Church (adj) | 16:26 |
| Oakside Road (NE-bound) | 16:29 |
| Attlee Avenue (NE-bound) | 16:30 |
Route map
All stops on route 981
981 towards Aylesham Attlee Avenue
- Playground (opp) Tower Hamlets
- West Street (adj) Tower Hamlets
- Templar Street (adj) Dover
- Shooter's Hill (adj) Dover
- Cherry Tree Avenue (opp) Buckland
- Eric Road (adj) Buckland
- Buckland Bridge (adj) Buckland
- Dodd's Lane (opp) Buckland
- Crabble Lane (opp) Crabble
- Cowper Road (adj) River
- Common Lane (just before) River
- Minnis Lane (adj) River
- Abbey (N-bound) Kearsney
- Templeside (opp) Temple Ewell
- Bassingham Court (opp) Temple Ewell
- Stonehall (opp) Lydden
- The Lydden Bell (adj) Lydden
- Warren Lane (adj) Lydden
- Baptist Church (adj) Aylesham
- Eastry Court (adj) Aylesham
- Hawthorn Close (adj) Aylesham
- Elm Road (adj) Aylesham
- Oakside Road (NE-bound) Aylesham
- Attlee Avenue (NE-bound) Aylesham
981 towards Tower Hamlets Dover Boys' Grammar School
- The Lydden Bell (opp) Lydden
- Bassingham Court (adj) Temple Ewell
- The Fox (opp) Temple Ewell
- Abbey (S-bound) Kearsney
- Minnis Lane (opp) River
- Common Lane (after) River
- Cowper Road (opp) River
- Crabble Lane (adj) Crabble
- Crabble Avenue (opp) Crabble
- Buckland Bridge (opp) Buckland
- Cherry Tree Avenue (before) Buckland
- Charlton Primary School (o/s) Dover
- Dover Boys' Grammar School (opp) Tower Hamlets
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 20 Apr 2026 Operating between Aylesham and Dover given service number 981 / 980 / 982 / 983 effective from 20 April 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 981 bus?
The first 981 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:43 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 981 bus?
The last 981 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 981 bus cost?
The 981 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 981 bus?
The 981 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.