X3
X3 Bus Times – Canterbury ↔ Maidstone
13:30
5 minEarl Street 15:1214:30
65 minEarl Street 16:2515:30
125 minEarl Street 17:13MON-FRI · 29 services05:30 — 21:00
The X3 bus runs between Canterbury and Maidstone, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 71 stops.
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
CanterburyHarbledownUpper HarbledownDunkirkBoughtonBrenley CornerFavershamDavingtonBysing WoodOspringeNortonTeynhamBapchildSnipeshillSittingbourneChalkwellKey StreetStockburyVinters ParkMaidstone
Where does the X3 bus stop?
The X3 serves 71 stops passing through Canterbury, Harbledown, Upper Harbledown, Dunkirk, Boughton, Brenley Corner, Faversham, Davington, Bysing Wood, Ospringe, Norton, Teynham, Bapchild, Snipeshill, Sittingbourne, Chalkwell, Key Street, Stockbury, Vinters Park and Maidstone. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X3 run on weekends?
Yes, the X3 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the X3?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the X3 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X3. 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 02 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 71 bus stops across 20 areas.