Bus from Pembury to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells)
3 direct routes · 16–32 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 14:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells) as of 12:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pembury, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | Metrobus | ~16 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:25 | 14:58 | Tunbridge Wells Hospital (o/s) | Speldhurst Road (opp) | — |
| 786 | Centaur Coaches | ~32 min | 3 | weekdays only | 05:33 | 06:28 | The Camden Arms (Stop A) | Sheffield Road (opp) | Hawkenbury |
| 2 | Hams Travel | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | Woodsgate Corner (SW-bound) | Sheffield Road (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pembury 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 284 bus, 786 bus or 2 bus timetable.
Fares from Pembury to Southborough
- £3.00 adult single on the 284 (Metrobus)
- £6.00 adult single on the 786 (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 Pembury to Southborough?
3 routes run directly from Pembury to Southborough: the 284 (Metrobus), the 786 (Centaur Coaches), the 2 (Hams Travel). The most frequent is the 284, 6 times each weekday — board at Tunbridge Wells Hospital (o/s) and get off at Speldhurst Road (opp), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pembury to Southborough?
Between 16 minutes on the 284 and 32 on the 786, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pembury to Southborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 14:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pembury to Southborough?
Adult singles from Pembury to Southborough: £3.00 on the 284 (Metrobus); £6.00 on the 786 (Centaur Coaches). The 786 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.