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London Road Estate ↔ Chartham Bus Times

Stagecoach · 18 stops

Next departures

The Canterbury Academy
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
15:20
Old Church Way 15:49
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services15:20 — 15:20

The 653 bus runs between London Road Estate and Chartham, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 18 stops. Overcast and 22°C expected for the next bus at 15:20. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.

Number 653 Bus Timetable

Stop
The Canterbury Academy15:20
Queens Avenue15:21
York Road15:25
Hollow Lane15:26
Old Waterworks15:26
St Nicholas Road15:27
Tonford Lane15:28
Chalklands15:29
Howfield Lane15:32
Turning15:35
Shalmsford Street15:39
Kingfisher Place15:39
Bolts Hill Corner15:42
Primary School15:43
Arnold Road15:43
Pomfret Road15:45
The Local15:46
Old Church Way15:49

Inbound

Stop
Old Church Way07:54
Beech Avenue Post Box07:56
Pomfret Road07:58
Arnold Road07:59
Primary School08:00
Bolts Hill Corner08:00
Kingfisher Place08:03
Shalmsford Bridge08:03
Turning08:07
Howfield Lane08:13
Chalklands08:19
Tonford Lane08:21
Old Waterworks08:24
Hollow Lane08:26
York Road08:27
Queens Avenue08:33
The Canterbury Academy08:35

Route Map

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Fares & Tickets

Single £1.50
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Ticket Types
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£3 capped fare scheme

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Passes through: London Road EstateCanterburyWincheapThaningtonChartham HatchChartham
Where does the 653 bus stop?
The 653 serves 18 stops passing through London Road Estate, Canterbury, Wincheap, Thanington, Chartham Hatch and Chartham. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 653 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 653 runs on weekdays only. Contact Stagecoach directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 653?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 653 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 653. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 22 Feb 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026