Save on bus travel throughout August with Stagecoach South East and Kent County Council 

Explore Kent's coast, seaside towns and family attractions for less this August. With discounted bus fares on the Thanet Loop, routes 102-105 and services to Folkestone Harbour, plus Kids Go Free, you can enjoy more days out for less. 

Thanks to funding from Kent County Council using Department for Transport Bus Grant Funding provided by His Majesty's Government, we're offering reduced fares on selected routes throughout August, so there's never been a better time to leave the car at home and enjoy more of Kent for less. 

Kids Go Free 

Travelling with children? Kids Go Free is available throughout August alongside the promotions featured below. 

Whether you're heading for the beach, exploring the coast or visiting local events, your family travel costs can go even further this summer. 

Find out more about Kids Go Free 

Thanet Loop 

£2 Adult Single Bus Fare 

Weekends and August Bank Holiday Only 

Adult single journeys on the Thanet Loop are just £2 on weekends throughout August and on the August Bank Holiday, helping you enjoy a day by the seaside for less. Short-hop journeys will continue to be available for £1.90 where applicable. 

The Thanet Loop connects Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, making it a great way to explore three of Kent's most popular seaside towns in one day. 

Where can I visit?

Margate

• Dreamland 
• Turner Contemporary

Broadstairs

• Viking Bay 
• Charles Dickens connections 

Ramsgate 

• The UK's only Royal Harbour 
• Marina restaurants 

Why choose the bus? 

Instead of driving, paying for parking and moving your car between the three towns, you can spend the day exploring and enjoying the coastal views along the way, and spend less on travel too. 

How do I get the offer? 

Board any Thanet Loop service and ask the driver for a £2 Single. 

🎫Available on weekends throughout August and on the August Bank Holiday 

🚌Available to buy on bus only 

Plan your journey 

View the Thanet Loop timetable 

Coast Explorer DayRider 

Unlimited Bus Travel for £5 

Hop on and off all day on routes 102-105 

Explore more of Kent's coastline with a special £5 Adult DayRider, valid on routes 102, 103, 104 and 105. 

These routes connect Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Dymchurch and Lydd, giving you the freedom to visit multiple destinations with just one ticket. 

Where can I visit? 

Dover 

• Dover Museum 
• Dover Pier and Marina 

Folkestone 

• Harbour Arm 
• The Leas 

Hythe 

• Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 

Dymchurch 

• Dymchurch Amusement Park 

Lydd 

 

Why choose the bus? 

A £5 DayRider lets you build your own day out without worrying about parking charges at every stop or paying for multiple journeys. Visit several destinations in one day and keep more money for enjoying the day. 

How do I get the offer? 

Hop on a 102, 103, 104 or 105 service and ask the driver for a £5 DayRider. 

🎫Available until 30 August 

🚌Available to buy on bus only 

Plan your journey 

View route timetables:

102 & 103 

104 & 105 

Head to the Harbour 

£1 Bus Fare to Folkestone Harbour 

Travel between Folkestone Central or Folkestone West railway stations and Folkestone Harbour for just £1 Adult Single on routes 10, 102 and 103. 

Perfect for visiting:

• Harbour Arm 
• Food and drink venues 
• Seafront walks 
• Events and entertainment 

Why choose the bus? 

Skip the search for parking and get dropped closer to the Harbour while keeping more money in your pocket for lunch and ice cream. 

How do I get the offer? 

Ask the driver for a £1 Single to the Harbour. 

🎫Available until 30 August 

🚌Available to buy on bus only 

Find out more about our Head to the Harbour £1 fare 

Coming Soon 

Deal Food & Drink Festival 

28-30 August 

Get an Adult Single for £2 on journeys starting and ending in Deal during the festival. 

Faversham Hop Festival 

Travel on the X3 for just £2 

We'll be offering a £2 Adult Single on the X3 to help festivalgoers travel to and from Faversham for less on 5 & 6 September. 

More details coming soon. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I buy these tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App? 

No. All fares featured on this page are available to buy on bus only. 

Can I use Kids Go Free with these offers? 

Yes. Kids Go Free can be used alongside all promotions featured on this page running throughout August, subject to the scheme terms and conditions. 

When do the August fare promotions end? 

The £5 DayRider and the Head to the Harbour promotion are available until 30 August. The Thanet Loop £2 fare is available on weekends throughout August and on the August Bank Holiday. 

Enjoy great value bus travel across Kent this summer, spending less on getting there and more on making memories along the way.