Bus from Rusthall to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells)
3 direct routes · 18–36 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 07:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southborough (Tunbridge Wells) as of 11:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rusthall, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 788 | Centaur Coaches | ~18 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:11 | 06:54 | Rusthall High Street (SE-bound) | Crendon Park (opp) | — |
| 1 | Hams Travel | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Rusthall High Street (SE-bound) | Sheffield Road (opp) | — |
| 230 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Rusthall High Street (W-bound) | Hangmans Hill (NE-bound) | Langton Green, Fordcombe, Penshurst & Bidborough |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rusthall 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 788 bus, 1 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Rusthall to Southborough
- £6.00 adult single on the 788 (Centaur Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.90 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 Rusthall to Southborough?
3 routes run directly from Rusthall to Southborough: the 788 (Centaur Coaches), the 1 (Hams Travel), the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The most frequent is the 788, twice each weekday — board at Rusthall High Street (SE-bound) and get off at Crendon Park (opp), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rusthall to Southborough?
Between 18 minutes on the 788 and 36 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rusthall to Southborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 07:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rusthall to Southborough?
Adult singles from Rusthall to Southborough: £6.00 on the 788 (Centaur Coaches); £4.90 on the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The 788 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.