Bus from Ashford (Kent) to Tenterden
6 direct routes · 25–52 min · first bus 06:39, last bus 19:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tenterden as of 18:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Stagecoach South East | ~46 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 19:06 | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | The Vine (opp) | Stubbs Cross, Shadoxhurst, Woodchurch & Brook Street |
| 2 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 17:27 | New Street Farm (adj) | The Vine (opp) | Bethersden & High Halden |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 970, HS4, 963, 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 | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Wellesley Road (Stop T) | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Bethersden & High Halden |
| HS4 | Hams Travel | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | Bybrook Barn (opp) | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Bethersden & High Halden |
| 963 | Stagecoach South East | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Park Farm Roundabout (after) | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Stubbs Cross, Shadoxhurst, Woodchurch & Brook Street |
| 962 | Stagecoach South East | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Arcon Road (adj) | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Bethersden & High Halden |
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 2A bus, 2 bus, 970 bus, 963 bus or 962 bus timetable.
Fares from Ashford to Tenterden
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 Tenterden?
6 routes run directly from Ashford to Tenterden: the 2A (Stagecoach South East), the 2 (Stagecoach South East), the 970 (Stagecoach South East), the HS4 (Hams Travel), the 963 (Stagecoach South East), the 962 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 2A, 7 times each weekday — board at Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) and get off at The Vine (opp), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashford to Tenterden?
Between 25 minutes on the 2 and 52 on the 970, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stubbs Cross, Shadoxhurst, Woodchurch, Brook Street on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashford to Tenterden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:39 and the last around 19:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashford to Tenterden?
Adult singles from Ashford to Tenterden: £3.00 on the 2A, 2, 970, 963 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.