Bus from Penshurst to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells)
3 direct routes · 9–16 min · first bus 07:42, last bus 17:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells) as of 12:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | Metrobus | ~16 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:42 | 17:26 | Railway Station (opp) | Sheffield Road (adj) | Chiddingstone Causeway & Bidborough |
| 235 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Institute (opp) | Sheffield Road (adj) | Bidborough |
| 230 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | Swaylands (opp) | Hangmans Hill (NE-bound) | Bidborough |
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 233 bus, 235 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Penshurst to Southborough
- £3.00 adult single on the 233 (Metrobus)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.50 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 Southborough?
3 routes run directly from Penshurst to Southborough: the 233 (Metrobus), the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The most frequent is the 233, 7 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (opp) and get off at Sheffield Road (adj), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penshurst to Southborough?
Between 9 minutes on the 230 and 16 on the 233, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chiddingstone Causeway, Bidborough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penshurst to Southborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:42 and the last around 17:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penshurst to Southborough?
Adult singles from Penshurst to Southborough: £3.00 on the 233 (Metrobus); £5.00 on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £3.50 on the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The 235 and the 230 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.