Bus from Penshurst to Rusthall
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 07:14, last bus 16:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rusthall as of 03:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penshurst, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | Metrobus | ~20 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:14 | 15:05 | Railway Station (opp) | Tea Garden Lane (opp) | Chiddingstone Causeway, Fordcombe & Langton Green |
| 230 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:27 | 16:27 | Swaylands (adj) | Rusthall High Street (SE-bound) | Fordcombe & Langton Green |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penshurst 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 231 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Penshurst to Rusthall
- £3.00 adult single on the 231 (Metrobus)
- £3.10 adult single on the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services) — 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 Penshurst to Rusthall?
2 routes run directly from Penshurst to Rusthall: the 231 (Metrobus), the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The most frequent is the 231, 5 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (opp) and get off at Tea Garden Lane (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penshurst to Rusthall?
Around 20 minutes on the 231, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chiddingstone Causeway, Fordcombe, Langton Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penshurst to Rusthall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:14 and the last around 16:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penshurst to Rusthall?
Adult singles from Penshurst to Rusthall: £3.00 on the 231 (Metrobus); £3.10 on the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The 230 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.