Bus from Tunbridge Wells to Penshurst
4 direct routes · 23–33 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 18:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Penshurst as of 12:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | Metrobus | ~27 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:49 | 18:08 | Culverden Down (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Bidborough |
| 231 | Metrobus | ~27 min | 5 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:02 | 17:12 | Chapel Place (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Langton Green & Fordcombe |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 235, 230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Culverden Down (adj) | Institute (adj) | Bidborough |
| 230 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Chapel Place (adj) | Swaylands (opp) | Langton Green & Fordcombe |
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 233 bus, 231 bus, 235 bus or 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Tunbridge Wells to Penshurst
- £3.00 adult single on the 233 and 231 (Metrobus)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.90 adult single on the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services) — 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 Penshurst?
4 routes run directly from Tunbridge Wells to Penshurst: the 233 (Metrobus), the 231 (Metrobus), the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The most frequent is the 233, 7 times each weekday — board at Culverden Down (adj) and get off at Railway Station (adj), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tunbridge Wells to Penshurst?
Between 23 minutes on the 235 and 33 on the 230, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bidborough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tunbridge Wells to Penshurst?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 18:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tunbridge Wells to Penshurst?
Adult singles from Tunbridge Wells to Penshurst: £3.00 on the 233 and 231 (Metrobus); £5.00 on the 235 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £4.90 on the 230 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services). The 235 and the 230 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.