Explore Sheppey this summer with new Sunday bus service
Published
Tuesday 28 July, 2026
Updated
Monday 3 August, 2026
Families can make the most of the summer holidays on the Isle of Sheppey with affordable bus travel connecting communities and attractions across the island.
Kent County Council (KCC) is supporting Travelmasters' 360 Sunday service, which will operate throughout the summer, offering passengers a flat fare of just £2 per journey.
Running every Sunday until 30 August 2026, the service provides a convenient way to travel between Leysdown, Warden Bay, Eastchurch, Minster and Sheerness, making it easier for people to enjoy the island's beaches, attractions, shops and venues without the need for a car.
The summer Sunday bus runs five trips a day with the first leaving at:
- Leysdown, Nutts Avenue: 9.30am
- Minster, Scocles Road: 9.56am
- Sheerness Railway Station: 10.14am
Spencer Dixon, KCC’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said:
“Summer is a great time for families to get out and enjoy everything the Isle of Sheppey has to offer, and we hope this £2 fare will make it easier for people to do that.
"Whether it's a trip to the beach, visiting friends and family, or exploring different parts of the island, the 360 service provides a convenient and cost-effective way to travel.”
This is part of a wider programme of support KCC is delivering from funding secured by the government to encourage people to use public transport when travelling to major events across Kent.
Earlier this month, KCC funded free shuttle bus services from Maidstone and Sittingbourne to help visitors attend the Kent County Show. Passengers were also able to travel to the Maidstone River Festival for £1.
The Reach the Beach bus service is also running this summer in Folkestone. The initiative offers £1 single adult bus tickets on Stagecoach routes 102 and 103 from Folkestone Central Station, and route 10 from Folkestone West Station to the Harbour.
