Bus from Heathfield (East Sussex) to Tunbridge Wells
2 direct routes · 50–67 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 21:12 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:04, last bus 18:40.
Next buses to Tunbridge Wells as of 18:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Heathfield, 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 | ~50 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:20 | 21:12 | Fire Station (adj) | War Memorial (Stop F) | Cross-in-Hand, Paygate Corner, Five Ashes, Butchers Cross, Mayfield, Argos Hill & 4 more |
| 251 | Stagecoach South East | ~67 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Fire Station (adj) | Culverden Down (adj) | Cross-in-Hand, Paygate Corner, Five Ashes, Butchers Cross, Mayfield, Argos Hill & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Heathfield 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 or 251 bus timetable.
Fares from Heathfield 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 Heathfield to Tunbridge Wells?
2 routes run directly from Heathfield to Tunbridge Wells: the 51 (Stagecoach South East), the 251 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 51, 13 times each weekday — board at Fire Station (adj) and get off at War Memorial (Stop F), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Heathfield to Tunbridge Wells?
Between 50 minutes on the 51 and 67 on the 251, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cross-in-Hand, Paygate Corner, Five Ashes, Butchers Cross and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Heathfield to Tunbridge Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 21:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Heathfield to Tunbridge Wells?
Adult singles from Heathfield to Tunbridge Wells: £3.00 on the 51 and 251 (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.