Bus from Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells
3 direct routes · 30–46 min · first bus 07:21, last bus 20:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tunbridge Wells as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hildenborough, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~30 min | 26 | Sat 19 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 20:12 | The Flying Dutchman (adj) | St John's Church (adj) | Tonbridge |
| 402B | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~32 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 07:23 | The Flying Dutchman (adj) | Civic Centre (adj) | Tonbridge |
| 235 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | The Flying Dutchman (SW-bound) | St John's Church (adj) | Leigh, Penshurst & Bidborough |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hildenborough 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 402 bus or 235 bus timetable.
Fares from Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells
- £5.10 adult single on the 402 and 402B (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — 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 Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells?
3 routes run directly from Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells: the 402 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 402B (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 402, 26 times each weekday — board at The Flying Dutchman (adj) and get off at St John's Church (adj), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells?
Between 30 minutes on the 402 and 46 on the 235, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tonbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:21 and the last around 20:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells?
Adult singles from Hildenborough to Tunbridge Wells: £5.10 on the 402 and 402B (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £5.00 on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 402, the 402B and the 235 cost at most £3.00 if they take 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.