Bus from Ashford (Kent) to Bethersden
5 direct routes · 15–38 min · first bus 07:37, last bus 16:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bethersden as of 10:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ashford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stagecoach South East | ~2 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 17:27 | New Street Farm (adj) | Spicer's Hill (SW-bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 970, 968, HS4, 962
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | Stagecoach South East | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Wellesley Road (Stop T) | Spicer's Hill (SW-bound) | — |
| 968 | R & J Coaches | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:03 | 16:03 | The Norton Knatchbull School (adj) | School (opp) | — |
| HS4 | Hams Travel | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | Bybrook Barn (opp) | Spicer's Hill (SW-bound) | — |
| 962 | Stagecoach South East | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Arcon Road (adj) | Spicer's Hill (SW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 2 bus, 970 bus, 968 bus or 962 bus timetable.
Fares from Ashford to Bethersden
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashford to Bethersden?
5 routes run directly from Ashford to Bethersden: the 2 (Stagecoach South East), the 970 (Stagecoach South East), the 968 (R & J Coaches), the HS4 (Hams Travel), the 962 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 2, 5 times each weekday — board at New Street Farm (adj) and get off at Spicer's Hill (SW-bound), about 2 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashford to Bethersden?
Between 15 minutes on the HS4 and 38 on the 968, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashford to Bethersden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:37 and the last around 16:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashford to Bethersden?
Adult singles from Ashford to Bethersden: £3.00 on the 2, 970 and 962 (Stagecoach South East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.