48
Birchington-on-Sea ↔ Dumpton Bus Times
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
09:33
Sherwood Gardens 10:1211:03
Sherwood Gardens 11:4212:33
Sherwood Gardens 13:1214:03
Sherwood Gardens 14:42MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 7 services08:14 — 17:50
The 48 bus runs between Birchington-on-Sea and Dumpton, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 35 stops.
Number 48 Bus Timetable
Inbound
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:
Birchington-on-SeaAcolManstonNewingtonSt LawrenceRamsgateDumpton
Where does the 48 bus stop?
The 48 serves 35 stops passing through Birchington-on-Sea, Acol, Manston, Newington, St Lawrence, Ramsgate and Dumpton. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 48 run on weekends?
Yes, the 48 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 48?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 48 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 48. 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
This route serves 35 bus stops across 7 areas.