Bus from London to Tunbridge Wells
2 direct routes · about 67 min · first bus 17:05, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tunbridge Wells as of 14:02
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 | ~67 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:05 | 18:10 | West India Avenue (Stop C) | St John's Church (adj) | Bessels Green & Tonbridge |
| 788 | Centaur Coaches | ~65 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:35 | 18:50 | West India Avenue (Stop C) | Civic Centre (adj) | Bessels Green & Tonbridge |
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 or 788 bus timetable.
Fares from London 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 London to Tunbridge Wells?
2 routes run directly from London to Tunbridge Wells: the 786 (Centaur Coaches), the 788 (Centaur Coaches). The most frequent is the 786, twice each weekday — board at West India Avenue (Stop C) and get off at St John's Church (adj), about 67 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Tunbridge Wells?
Around 67 minutes on the 786, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bessels Green, Tonbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Tunbridge Wells?
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 Tunbridge Wells?
Adult singles from London to Tunbridge Wells: £23.00 on the 786 and 788 (Centaur Coaches). The 786 and the 788 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.