989 Eastry to Canterbury via Sandwich, Ash
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 07:01, last bus 07:01. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 989? 3 other bus routes are numbered 989 elsewhere in the UK — see every 989 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:01 |
|---|---|
| Old Hospital (adj) | 07:01 |
| Melville Lea (adj) | 07:10 |
| Hazelwood Meadow (opp) | 07:15 |
| Guildhall (Stop B) | 07:19 |
| The Chequer Inn (opp) | 07:38 |
| The Anchor (opp) | 07:47 |
| Pond Hill (opp) | 07:55 |
| Cranmer Close (opp) | 08:04 |
| Bus Station (arrivals) | 08:25 |
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 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 989
989 towards Canterbury
All 49 stops
- Old Hospital (adj) Eastry
- Mill Green (opp) Eastry
- Albion Road (adj) Eastry
- Gore Road (opp) Eastry
- Orchard Road (opp) Eastry
- Poison Cross (NE-bound) Eastry
- Drainless Road (adj) Eastry
- Foxborough Close (adj) Woodnesborough
- Melville Lea (adj) Woodnesborough
- Claremont Terrace (adj) Woodnesborough
- Poulders Gardens West (adj) Sandwich
- Poulders Gardens East (adj) Sandwich
- St Bart's Road West (opp) Sandwich
- Burch Avenue (adj) Sandwich
- Hazelwood Meadow (opp) Sandwich
- Guildhall (Stop B) Sandwich
- St George's Road (adj) Sandwich
- St Bart's Road East (opp) Sandwich
- Stone Cross (SW-bound) Sandwich
- Sandwich Technology School Grounds (in) Sandwich
- Sandwich Bypass (W-bound) Sandwich
- Each End (adj) Ash
- Collar Makers Green (adj) Ash
- Cherry Garden Lane (adj) Ash
- White Post Gardens (opp) Ash
- Street End Corner (adj) Ash
- The Chequer Inn (opp) Ash
- The Volunteer (adj) Ash
- Guilton Corner (NW-bound) Ash
- The Frog and Orange (opp) Shatterling
- The Old Chapel (adj) Shatterling
- Wildlife Park (opp) Wingham
- The Paddock (opp) Wingham
- The Anchor (opp) Wingham
- Station Approach (adj) Adisham
- Pond Hill (opp) Adisham
- Aerodrome Road (opp) Bekesbourne
- Station Approach (opp) Bekesbourne
- Cranmer Close (opp) Patrixbourne
- The Lodge (adj) Bridge
- Station Road (adj) Bridge
- Renville Cottages (adj) Canterbury
- St Anselm's School Grounds (o/s) Canterbury
- School Passage (adj) Canterbury
- Barton Road (opp) Canterbury
- St Lawrence Road (adj) Canterbury
- St Augustine's Road (opp) Canterbury
- Waitrose (opp) Canterbury
- Bus Station (arrivals) Canterbury
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 20 September 2026 New Service operates Monday to Friday AM only
- Service change effective 20 September 2026 Eastry → Canterbury
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000098/462 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 989 bus?
The first 989 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:01 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 989 bus?
The last 989 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:01. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 989 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 989 bus?
The 989 is operated by Stagecoach South East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000098/462. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.