Bus from Charing to Ashford (Kent)
3 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 07:53, last bus 19:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashford (Kent) as of 04:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Charing, 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 | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:53 | 19:40 | Crematorium (opp) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | Westwell Leacon & Hothfield |
| 976 | Stagecoach South East | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Crematorium (opp) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | Westwell Leacon & Hothfield |
| L1 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | Crematorium (opp) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | Westwell Leacon & Hothfield |
Times are for the first boarding point in Charing 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 Charing 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 Charing to Ashford?
3 routes run directly from Charing to Ashford: 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 Crematorium (opp) and get off at Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charing to Ashford?
Around 23 minutes on the 510, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Westwell Leacon, Hothfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Charing to Ashford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:53 and the last around 19:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charing to Ashford?
Adult singles from Charing to Ashford: £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.