Bus from Tenterden to Ashford (Kent)
6 direct routes · 25–52 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 19:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ashford (Kent) as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tenterden, 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 | ~44 min | 10 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:42 | 19:05 | The Vine (o/s) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | Woodchurch, Shadoxhurst & Stubbs Cross |
| 2 | Stagecoach South East | ~44 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:25 | 13:25 | The Vine (o/s) | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | High Halden & Bethersden |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 970, HS4, 963, 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 | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:30 | 14:30 | Homewood School Grounds (at) | The Norton Knatchbull School (adj) | High Halden & Bethersden |
| HS4 | Hams Travel | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:30 | 14:30 | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Catholic Church (adj) | High Halden & Bethersden |
| 963 | Stagecoach South East | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:30 | 14:30 | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Park Farm Roundabout (before) | Brook Street, Woodchurch, Shadoxhurst & Stubbs Cross |
| 962 | Stagecoach South East | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:30 | 14:30 | Homewood School Grounds (at) | Arcon Road (opp) | High Halden & Bethersden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tenterden 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, 963 bus or 962 bus timetable.
Fares from Tenterden to Ashford
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 Tenterden to Ashford?
6 routes run directly from Tenterden to Ashford: the 2A (Stagecoach South East), the 2 (Stagecoach South East), the 970 (Stagecoach South East), the HS4 (Hams Travel), the 963 (Stagecoach South East), the 962 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 2A, 10 times each weekday — board at The Vine (o/s) and get off at Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tenterden to Ashford?
Between 25 minutes on the HS4 and 52 on the 970, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Woodchurch, Shadoxhurst, Stubbs Cross on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tenterden to Ashford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 19:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tenterden to Ashford?
Adult singles from Tenterden to Ashford: £3.00 on the 2A, 2, 970, 963 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.