235 Tonbridge to Tunbridge Wells via Hildenborough, Leigh
Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. Registered as running via Hildenborough, Penhurst, Southborough. First bus 07:28, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £5.00 — more.
Wanted a different 235? 6 other bus routes are numbered 235 elsewhere in the UK — see every 235 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:28 |
|---|---|
| Quarry Hill Parade (Stop I) | 07:28 |
| Castle (Stop B) | 07:30 |
| The Flying Dutchman (SW-bound) | 07:38 |
| Burton Avenue (W-bound) | 07:43 |
| Fleur de Lis (adj) | 07:48 |
| Institute (opp) | 07:56 |
| Swaylands (opp) | 07:59 |
| The Kentish Hare (opp) | 08:04 |
| Bidborough Corner (S-bound) | 08:07 |
| The Fountain (opp) | 08:10 |
| Bennett Memorial School (o/s) | 08:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 235
Adult single £5.00 · Adult return £8.00 · Child single £5.00 · Child return £8.00
The same for any journey on the 235, however far you go.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 30 September 2026. Published fares vary by distance; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Arriva Kent and Surrey before you travel.
Tickets on the 235
Arriva Kent and Surrey publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Arriva Kent and Surrey's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva Kent and Surrey.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Arriva Kent and Surrey before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 235
235 towards Tunbridge Wells
All 31 stops
- Quarry Hill Parade (Stop I) Tonbridge
- Castle (Stop B) Tonbridge
- Dry Hill Road (opp) Tonbridge
- Dry Hill Park Road (opp) Tonbridge
- High Hilden Close (opp) Hilden Park
- Hilden Manor (adj) Hilden Park
- BP Garage (adj) Hilden Park
- The Flying Dutchman (SW-bound) Hildenborough
- Stocks Green School (adj) Hildenborough
- Powder Mills (S-bound) Leigh
- Burton Avenue (W-bound) Leigh
- Manor Farm (adj) Leigh
- The Green (adj) Leigh
- Fleur de Lis (adj) Leigh
- Institute (opp) Penshurst
- Swaylands (opp) Penshurst
- Meadow Wood (opp) Penshurst
- Printstile (E-bound) Bidborough
- The Kentish Hare (opp) Bidborough
- Bidborough Corner (S-bound) Southborough
- Birchwood Avenue (opp) Southborough
- The Fountain (opp) Southborough
- Sheffield Road (adj) Southborough
- Civic Centre (adj) Southborough
- Speldhurst Road (opp) Southborough
- Tunbridge Wells Boys' Grammar School (opp) St Johns
- YMCA (opp) St Johns
- East Cliff Road (adj) St Johns
- The Skinners' School (adj) St Johns
- St John's Church (adj) St Johns
- Bennett Memorial School (o/s) Tunbridge Wells
235 towards Tonbridge
All 35 stops
- Bennett Memorial School Grounds (o/s) Tunbridge Wells
- Culverden Park (SE-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- Woodbury Park Road (opp) St Johns
- Culverden Down (adj) St Johns
- Beltring Road (adj) St Johns
- East Cliff Road (opp) St Johns
- TA Centre (adj) St Johns
- Southfields Park (opp) St Johns
- Holden Park Road (adj) Southborough
- Civic Centre (opp) Southborough
- Sheffield Road (opp) Southborough
- The Fountain (adj) Southborough
- Birchwood Avenue (adj) Southborough
- Bidborough Corner (N-bound) Southborough
- The Kentish Hare (adj) Bidborough
- Printstile (W-bound) Bidborough
- Meadow Wood (adj) Penshurst
- Swaylands (adj) Penshurst
- Institute (adj) Penshurst
- Fleur de Lis (opp) Leigh
- The Green (opp) Leigh
- Manor Farm (opp) Leigh
- Burton Avenue (E-bound) Leigh
- Powder Mills (nr) Leigh
- Brookmead (opp) Hildenborough
- Stocks Green School (opp) Hildenborough
- The Flying Dutchman (adj) Hildenborough
- Hilden Avenue (adj) Hilden Park
- Hilden Manor (opp) Hilden Park
- High Hilden Close (adj) Hilden Park
- Dry Hill Park Road (adj) Tonbridge
- Tonbridge School (opp) Tonbridge
- Castle (Stop A) Tonbridge
- High Street (Stop F) Tonbridge
- Quarry Hill Parade (Stop J1) Tonbridge
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 June 2026 Monday to Friday School days only
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Kent CC).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000208/285 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 235 bus?
The first 235 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:28 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 235 bus?
The last 235 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 235 bus cost?
Arriva Kent and Surrey's published fares on the 235: adult single £5.00, adult return £8.00, child single £5.00, child return £8.00. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 235 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva Kent and Surrey day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 235 bus?
The 235 is operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey.
Timetable data from Arriva Kent and Surrey via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000208/285. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.