Bus from Rye to Tenterden
2 direct routes · 25–40 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 18:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tenterden as of 02:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rye, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 18:06 | The Landgate (opp) | The Vine (o/s) | Playden, Iden, The Stocks, Wittersham & Small Hythe |
| 977 | Stagecoach South East | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | The Deals (opp) | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Playden, Iden, The Stocks, Wittersham & Small Hythe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rye 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 312 bus or 977 bus timetable.
Fares from Rye to Tenterden
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 Rye to Tenterden?
2 routes run directly from Rye to Tenterden: the 312 (Stagecoach South East), the 977 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 312, 7 times each weekday — board at The Landgate (opp) and get off at The Vine (o/s), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rye to Tenterden?
Between 25 minutes on the 312 and 40 on the 977, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Playden, Iden, The Stocks, Wittersham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rye to Tenterden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 18:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rye to Tenterden?
Adult singles from Rye to Tenterden: £3.00 on the 312 and 977 (Stagecoach South East). 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.