Bus from Ashford (Kent) to Charing
3 direct routes · 20–25 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Charing as of 07:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 05:55 | 17:45 | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | The Moat (opp) | Hothfield & Westwell Leacon |
| 976 | Stagecoach South East | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:43 | 15:43 | Star Road (opp) | The Moat (opp) | Hothfield & Westwell Leacon |
| L1 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | The Moat (opp) | Hothfield & Westwell Leacon |
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 510 bus, 976 bus or L1 bus timetable.
Fares from Ashford to Charing
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 Charing?
3 routes run directly from Ashford to Charing: the 510 (Stagecoach South East), the 976 (Stagecoach South East), the L1 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 510, 10 times each weekday — board at Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) and get off at The Moat (opp), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashford to Charing?
Between 20 minutes on the 976 and 25 on the 510, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hothfield, Westwell Leacon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashford to Charing?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashford to Charing?
Adult singles from Ashford to Charing: £3.00 on the 510, 976 and L1 (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.