Bus from Frant to Tunbridge Wells
4 direct routes · 10–24 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tunbridge Wells as of 09:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Frant, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Stagecoach South East | ~14 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:52 | 21:40 | Abergavenny Arms (opp) | War Memorial (Stop F) | — |
| 1066 | Stagecoach South East | ~10 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:18 | 20:29 | Abergavenny Arms (opp) | War Memorial (Stop F) | — |
| 256 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~16 min | 5 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 17:25 | Railway Station (adj) | War Memorial (Stop F) | — |
| 251 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Abergavenny Arms (opp) | Culverden Down (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Frant 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 51 bus, 1066 bus, 256 bus or 251 bus timetable.
Fares from Frant to Tunbridge Wells
- £3.00 adult single on the 51, 1066 and 251 (Stagecoach South East)
- £3.20 adult single, £5.20 return on the 256 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Frant to Tunbridge Wells?
4 routes run directly from Frant to Tunbridge Wells: the 51 (Stagecoach South East), the 1066 (Stagecoach South East), the 256 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services), the 251 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 51, 13 times each weekday — board at Abergavenny Arms (opp) and get off at War Memorial (Stop F), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Frant to Tunbridge Wells?
Between 10 minutes on the 1066 and 24 on the 251, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Frant to Tunbridge Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Frant to Tunbridge Wells?
Adult singles from Frant to Tunbridge Wells: £3.00 on the 51, 1066 and 251 (Stagecoach South East); £3.20 on the 256 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The 256 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.