Bus from Riverhead to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells)
5 direct routes · 20–56 min · first bus 06:58, last bus 07:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells) as of 10:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Riverhead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:07 | 07:07 | Village Hall (adj) | Sheffield Road (adj) | Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Weald, Hildenborough & Tonbridge |
| 402B | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~56 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:58 | 06:58 | Village Hall (adj) | Sheffield Road (adj) | Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Weald, Hildenborough & Tonbridge |
| TW1 | Go Bus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Betenson Avenue (adj) | Sheffield Road (adj) | Bessels Green & Tonbridge |
| TW6 | Go Bus | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Library (opp) | Sheffield Road (adj) | Bessels Green & Tonbridge |
| TW4 | Go Bus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Library (opp) | Sheffield Road (adj) | Bessels Green & Tonbridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Riverhead 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 402 bus timetable.
Fares from Riverhead to Southborough
- £5.10 adult single on the 402 and 402B (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the TW1, TW6 and TW4 (Go Bus) — 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 Riverhead to Southborough?
5 routes run directly from Riverhead to Southborough: the 402 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 402B (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the TW1 (Go Bus), the TW6 (Go Bus), the TW4 (Go Bus). The most frequent is the 402, once each weekday — board at Village Hall (adj) and get off at Sheffield Road (adj), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Riverhead to Southborough?
Between 20 minutes on the TW4 and 56 on the 402B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Weald, Hildenborough, Tonbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Riverhead to Southborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:58 and the last around 07:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Riverhead to Southborough?
Adult singles from Riverhead to Southborough: £5.10 on the 402 and 402B (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £5.00 on the TW1, TW6 and TW4 (Go Bus). The 402, the 402B, the TW1, the TW6 and the TW4 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.