Bus from Bethersden to Ashford (Kent)
4 direct routes · 11–30 min · first bus 07:52, last bus 14:54 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashford (Kent) as of 12:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bethersden, 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 | ~19 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:52 | 13:50 | Spicer's Hill (NE-bound) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 970, 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 | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:52 | 14:52 | Spicer's Hill (NE-bound) | The Norton Knatchbull School (adj) | — |
| HS4 | Hams Travel | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:44 | 14:44 | Spicer's Hill (NE-bound) | Catholic Church (adj) | — |
| 962 | Stagecoach South East | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:54 | 14:54 | Spicer's Hill (NE-bound) | Arcon Road (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bethersden 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 or 962 bus timetable.
Fares from Bethersden to Ashford
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 Bethersden to Ashford?
4 routes run directly from Bethersden to Ashford: the 2 (Stagecoach South East), the 970 (Stagecoach South East), the HS4 (Hams Travel), the 962 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 2, 5 times each weekday — board at Spicer's Hill (NE-bound) and get off at Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bethersden to Ashford?
Between 11 minutes on the HS4 and 30 on the 970, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bethersden to Ashford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:52 and the last around 14:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bethersden to Ashford?
Adult singles from Bethersden to Ashford: £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.