Bus from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells
2 direct routes · about 106 min · first bus 05:36, last bus 20:53 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:06, last bus 18:18.
Next buses to Tunbridge Wells as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brighton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~106 min | 27 | Sat 28 · Sun 11 | 05:36 | 20:53 | St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | War Memorial (Stop F) | Falmer, Lewes, Upper Wellingham, Rose Hill, Isfield, Little Horsted & 10 more |
| 29B | Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company | ~128 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:33 | 14:33 | St Peter's Church (Stop L1) | War Memorial (Stop F) | Falmer, Lewes, Ringmer, Shortgate, Halland, Mount Ephraim & 11 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brighton 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 29 bus or 29B bus timetable.
Fares from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells
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 Brighton to Tunbridge Wells?
2 routes run directly from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells: the 29 (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company), the 29B (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company). The most frequent is the 29, 27 times each weekday — board at St Peter's Church (Stop L1) and get off at War Memorial (Stop F), about 106 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells?
Around 106 minutes on the 29, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Falmer, Lewes, Upper Wellingham, Rose Hill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:36 and the last around 20:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells?
Adult singles from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells: £3.00 on the 29 and 29B (Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company). 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.