Bus from Tunbridge Wells to City of London
2 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 07:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to City of London as of 14:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tunbridge Wells, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 786 | Centaur Coaches | ~95 min | 3 | weekdays only | 05:59 | 06:59 | Culverden Down (adj) | London Bridge (Stop 49) | Tonbridge & Bessels Green |
| 788 | Centaur Coaches | ~101 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:13 | 07:13 | Holden Park Road (adj) | London Bridge (Stop 49) | Tonbridge & Bessels Green |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tunbridge Wells 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 786 bus or 788 bus timetable.
Fares from Tunbridge Wells to City of London
- £23.00 adult single, £27.50 return on the 786 and 788 (Centaur Coaches) — 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 Tunbridge Wells to City of London?
2 routes run directly from Tunbridge Wells to City of London: the 786 (Centaur Coaches), the 788 (Centaur Coaches). The most frequent is the 786, 3 times each weekday — board at Culverden Down (adj) and get off at London Bridge (Stop 49), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tunbridge Wells to City of London?
Around 95 minutes on the 786, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tonbridge, Bessels Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tunbridge Wells to City of London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:59 and the last around 07:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tunbridge Wells to City of London?
Adult singles from Tunbridge Wells to City of London: £23.00 on the 786 and 788 (Centaur Coaches). The 786 and the 788 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.