Bus from London to Paddock Wood
3 direct routes · about 99 min · first bus 17:05, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Paddock Wood as of 11:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 786 | Centaur Coaches | ~99 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:05 | 18:10 | West India Avenue (Stop C) | Mascalls Corner (after) | Bessels Green, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hawkenbury, Tunbridge Wells & Pembury |
| 788 | Centaur Coaches | ~107 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:35 | 18:50 | West India Avenue (Stop C) | Mascalls Corner (after) | Bessels Green, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells & Pembury |
| 789 | Centaur Coaches | ~93 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:10 | 18:00 | West India Avenue (Stop C) | Mascalls Corner (after) | Bessels Green, Sevenoaks Weald, Hildenborough, Tonbridge & Five Oak Green |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 786 bus, 788 bus or 789 bus timetable.
Fares from London to Paddock Wood
- £23.00 adult single on the 786 and 788 (Centaur Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £22.00 adult single on the 789 (Centaur Coaches) — 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 London to Paddock Wood?
3 routes run directly from London to Paddock Wood: the 786 (Centaur Coaches), the 788 (Centaur Coaches), the 789 (Centaur Coaches). The most frequent is the 786, twice each weekday — board at West India Avenue (Stop C) and get off at Mascalls Corner (after), about 99 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Paddock Wood?
Around 99 minutes on the 786, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bessels Green, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hawkenbury and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Paddock Wood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 17:05 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Paddock Wood?
Adult singles from London to Paddock Wood: £23.00 on the 786 and 788 (Centaur Coaches); £22.00 on the 789 (Centaur Coaches). The 786, the 788 and the 789 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.