Bus from South Ashford to Tenterden
4 direct routes · 36–47 min · first bus 07:42, last bus 19:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tenterden as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Ashford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Stagecoach South East | ~41 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:51 | 19:11 | Designer Outlet and Asda (Stop B) | The Vine (opp) | Stubbs Cross, Shadoxhurst, Woodchurch & Brook Street |
| 2 | Stagecoach South East | ~36 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:34 | 17:16 | Designer Outlet and Asda (Stop B) | The Vine (opp) | Bethersden & High Halden |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 970, 962
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | Stagecoach South East | ~47 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Designer Outlet and Asda (Stop B) | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Bethersden & High Halden |
| 962 | Stagecoach South East | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Arcon Road (adj) | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Bethersden & High Halden |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Ashford 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 2A bus, 2 bus, 970 bus or 962 bus timetable.
Fares from South Ashford 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 South Ashford to Tenterden?
4 routes run directly from South Ashford to Tenterden: the 2A (Stagecoach South East), the 2 (Stagecoach South East), the 970 (Stagecoach South East), the 962 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 2A, 7 times each weekday — board at Designer Outlet and Asda (Stop B) and get off at The Vine (opp), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Ashford to Tenterden?
Between 36 minutes on the 2 and 47 on the 970, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stubbs Cross, Shadoxhurst, Woodchurch, Brook Street on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Ashford to Tenterden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:42 and the last around 19:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Ashford to Tenterden?
Adult singles from South Ashford to Tenterden: £3.00 on the 2A, 2, 970 and 962 (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.