Bus from Penshurst to Tonbridge
5 direct routes · 17–26 min · first bus 07:46, last bus 16:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tonbridge as of 11:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~25 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 14:29 | Railway Station (opp) | High Street (Stop F) | Chiddingstone Causeway, Leigh & Hildenborough |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 235, HC2, HC1, 230
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:13 | 16:13 | Institute (adj) | High Street (Stop F) | Leigh & Hildenborough |
| HC2 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Railway Station (opp) | Uridge Road (adj) | Chiddingstone Causeway, Leigh & Hildenborough |
| HC1 | Hams Travel | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Railway Station (opp) | Uridge Road (adj) | Chiddingstone Causeway, Leigh & Hildenborough |
| 230 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | Swaylands (opp) | Lavender Hill (adj) | Bidborough & Tunbridge Wells |
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 210 bus, 235 bus, HC2 bus, HC1 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Penshurst to Tonbridge
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.20 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 Tonbridge?
5 routes run directly from Penshurst to Tonbridge: the 210 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services), the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the HC2 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services), the HC1 (Hams Travel), the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The most frequent is the 210, 5 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (opp) and get off at High Street (Stop F), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penshurst to Tonbridge?
Between 17 minutes on the 230 and 26 on the 235, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chiddingstone Causeway, Leigh, Hildenborough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penshurst to Tonbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:46 and the last around 16:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penshurst to Tonbridge?
Adult singles from Penshurst to Tonbridge: £5.00 on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £4.20 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.