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Top days out in Kent & East Sussex by bus
 

School holiday days out in Kent & East Sussex by bus

Looking for affordable family days out during the school holidays?

Hop on board with Stagecoach South East and discover castles, wildlife parks, beaches and seaside attractions across Kent and East Sussex, all without the stress of driving or parking.

From Canterbury and Dover to Thanet, Hastings and Eastbourne, our buses connect some of the region's best attractions, making it easy to plan a fun-filled day out by bus this May half term, summer holidays and beyond. 

Why travel by bus?

  • Unlimited group travel for £19.80 with the South East Group DayRider
  • Great value family days out
  • No parking hassle
  • Easy access to top attractions across Kent & East Sussex
  • Exclusive discounts at selected attractions when you show a valid bus ticket

 

Best value ticket

South East Group DayRider - £19.80

Up to 5 people can enjoy unlimited travel all day across the Stagecoach South East network.

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Ticket Price Who's it for?
South East Group DayRider £19.80 Groups of up to 5 people
South East Adult DayRider £9.90 Individual travellers
Under 19 South East DayRider £7.60

Children aged 5-18
Kid for a Quid (on bus only) £1 per child Up to 4 children travelling with a full paying or concessionary pass holding adult

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Top family days out by bus

Wildwood Trust - Herne Bay

Bus routes 600, 601, 602

Meet bears, lynx and British wildlife at one of Kent's best family attractions.

50% off entry with a valid Stagecoach bus ticket 

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Dover Castle - Dover

Bus routes 104 & 105 + Fastrack D

Explore secret wartime tunnels, medieval towers and stunning coastal views at one of Kent's most iconic landmarks.

20% off walk-up entry with a valid bus ticket

Dover Castle

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Port Lympne Safari Park - near Ashford

Bus route 10

Enjoy a safari-style family day out with hundreds of animals, dinosaur trails and outdoor play areas.

One of the top school holiday attractions in Kent.

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Thanet Open Topper

Open top route 69

Take in spectacular coastal views between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate aboard the Thanet Open Topper.

2026 running dates

  • Daily during May half term: 23 - 31 May
  • Weekends in June
  • Daily throughout the summer holidays

Ideal for beach hopping and seaside days out.

Thanet Open Topper with new navy livery travelling along Ramsgate Harbour

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Leeds Castle - Maidstone

Bus route 510

Discover castles, gardens, playgrounds and seasonal events at the "loveliest castle in the world".

20% off walk-up entry with a valid bus ticket

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Dotto Mini Train - Eastbourne

Eastbourne seafront

A fun family-friendly land train connecting Eastbourne Pier, beaches and Sovereign Harbour.

2026 running dates

  • Weekends throughout May
  • Daily from 23 May - 13 September

Perfect for younger children with a fun interactive treasure map to complete along the route. 

Eastbourne Dotto Train running along the seafront

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Smugglers Adventures - Hastings

Bus routes 98, 99, 100, 101, 321, 328, 1066

Explore underground caves, smugglers' tunnels and pirate history at one of Hastings' most popular family attractions.

Great for:

  • Rainy day activites
  • Family trips to Hastings
  • School holiday fun

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Make the most of the school holidays

Whether you're planning a beach day, castle visit or wildlife adventure, Stagecoach South East makes exploring Kent and East Sussex easy and affordable.

Travel together for just £19.80 with the South East Group DayRider and enjoy great value family days out by bus.