Bus from St Johns (Tunbridge Wells) to Frant
2 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 16:05, last bus 16:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Frant as of 07:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Johns, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:05 | 16:05 | St John's Church (adj) | Railway Station (opp) | — |
| 251 | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:07 | 16:07 | St John's Church (adj) | Abergavenny Arms (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Johns 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 256 bus or 251 bus timetable.
Fares from St Johns to Frant
- £3.80 adult single, £6.10 return on the 256 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 251 (Stagecoach South East)
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 St Johns to Frant?
2 routes run directly from St Johns to Frant: the 256 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services), the 251 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 256, once each weekday — board at St John's Church (adj) and get off at Railway Station (opp), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Johns to Frant?
Around 29 minutes on the 256, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from St Johns to Frant?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 16:05 and the last around 16:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Johns to Frant?
Adult singles from St Johns to Frant: £3.80 on the 256 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services); £3.00 on the 251 (Stagecoach South East). The 256 costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.