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Canterbury ↔ Westbere Bus Times

Stagecoach · 24 stops

Next departures

Ivy Lane
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
07:57
Spires Academy 08:37
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services07:57 — 07:57

The 956 bus runs between Canterbury and Westbere, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 24 stops. Overcast and 17°C expected for the next bus at 07:57. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.

Number 956 Bus Timetable

Stop
Ivy Lane07:57
Barton Court School07:57
Windmill Road07:59
Avon Close08:01
Essex Road08:03
Russet Road08:06
Barton Court School08:10
Ivy Lane08:11
Waitrose08:12
Bus Station08:16
Magistrates Court08:17
St Thomas' School08:18
Kingsmead Roundabout08:20
Brymore Road08:22
Asda08:23
Reed Avenue08:25
Sturry Road Park and Ride Terminal08:27
Fordwich Road08:31
Railway Station08:33
Homewood Road08:33
Staines Hill08:34
Redcot Lane08:35
Pennington Close08:35
Spires Academy08:37

Inbound

Stop
Spires Academy15:25
Pennington Close15:27
Redcot Lane15:28
Staines Hill15:30
Homewood Road15:31
Railway Station15:33
Fordwich Road15:35
Vauxhall Road15:39
Reed Avenue15:40
South Street15:42
Asda15:42
Honeywood Close15:44
Kingsmead Roundabout15:45
St Thomas' School15:47
Magistrates Court15:49
Bus Station15:51
Waitrose15:52
Ivy Lane15:53
Barton Court School15:54
Windmill Road15:56
Avon Close15:58
Essex Road15:59
Russet Road16:01

Route Map

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Fares & Tickets

Single £1.50
Contactless
Ticket Types
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£3 capped fare scheme

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Passes through: CanterburySpring Lane EstateNorthgateSturry RoadVauxhallSturryWestbere
Where does the 956 bus stop?
The 956 serves 24 stops passing through Canterbury, Spring Lane Estate, Northgate, Sturry Road, Vauxhall, Sturry and Westbere. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 956 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 956 runs on weekdays only. Contact Stagecoach directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 956?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 956 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 956. 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