Bus from Penshurst to Tunbridge Wells
4 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 07:14, last bus 17:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tunbridge Wells as of 08:56
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 | ~25 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:42 | 17:26 | Railway Station (opp) | St John's Church (adj) | Chiddingstone Causeway & Bidborough |
| 231 | Metrobus | ~28 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:14 | 15:05 | Railway Station (opp) | War Memorial (Stop F) | Chiddingstone Causeway, Fordcombe & Langton Green |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 235, 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 | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Institute (opp) | St John's Church (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, 231 bus, 235 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Penshurst to Tunbridge Wells
- £3.00 adult single on the 233 and 231 (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 Tunbridge Wells?
4 routes run directly from Penshurst to Tunbridge Wells: the 233 (Metrobus), the 231 (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 St John's Church (adj), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penshurst to Tunbridge Wells?
Around 25 minutes on the 233, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chiddingstone Causeway, Bidborough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penshurst to Tunbridge Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:14 and the last around 17:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penshurst to Tunbridge Wells?
Adult singles from Penshurst to Tunbridge Wells: £3.00 on the 233 and 231 (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.