Thanet Open Top Bus Service between Ramsgate and Broadstairs

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Web Links Location Pricing Local station Broadstairs, Dumpton Park, Ramsgate

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*Check back for 2026 updates*

The hugely popular Open-Top Bus 'route 69' will be returning to Thanet for 2026...

The Route 69 bus stops at the following locations:

1 - Minnis Bay
2 - Westbrook, opposite Norman Road
3 - Margate Train Station
4 - Cliftonville Esplanade
5 - St Peter's Railway Bridge
6 - Broadstairs, Victoria Parade
7 - Ramsgate Harbour
8 - Ramsgate West Cliff, Boating Pool
9 - Cliffs End, Viking Ship

* Please note - There are more stops, with a less coastal route, when travelling in the other direction (from Cliffs End to Minnis Bay), so please refer to the Stagecoach 69 bus timetable here for full route information when planning your schedule *

Take in the coastal views with some fresh sea air!

*Find the 69 Bus Timetable here*

Tickets can be bought from the driver, or Stagecoach Bus App.

Tickets start at £3 for an adult single and various Open Top Dayrider tickets are available for return journeys, families and groups. For full fare info, please click here

For the latest news on the Open Top Bus service head to the stagecoach website

Pricing

Adult single journey £3 or Child £2.30

Adult Thanet Open Top DayRider £6 or Child Thanet Open Top DayRider £4.50

All concessionary passes are valid on the open-top bus at the standard times

Address

Thanet Open Top Bus Running between Viking Ship, Cliffsend and Minnis Bay, Birchington

Contact

03456 00 22 99

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