280 Culverden Down, Bennett School to Tunbridge Wells, Royal Vic Place

Operated by Metrobus. First bus 08:48, last bus 15:32. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.70 to £2.40 — more.

Next towards Tunbridge Wells, Royal Vic Place from Rydal Drive (adj): tomorrow 08:48

Next towards Culverden Down, Bennett School from Railway Station (Stop D): tomorrow 15:32

Wanted a different 280? 11 other bus routes are numbered 280 elsewhere in the UK — see every 280 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Tunbridge Wells, Royal Vic Place · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 08:48
Rydal Drive (adj) 08:48
Knightsbridge Close (adj) 08:50
Royal Victoria Place (Stop K2) 08:59

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Metrobus sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Fares on the 280

Adult single £1.70 to £2.40 · Child single £0.85 to £1.20

Adult single fare table, stage to stage
£2.40 War Mem Tun Wells
£2.40£1.70 Tunbridge Wells Station

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Molyneux Park.

Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Metrobus before you travel.

Tickets on the 280

Metrobus publishes singles on this route for adults and children.

Adult Week · Child Week · Adult Single · Child Single

Ticket types come from Metrobus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Metrobus.

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 Metrobus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: 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 280

280 towards Tunbridge Wells, Royal Vic Place

All 11 stops
  1. Rydal Drive (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  2. Rose Hill School (o/s) Tunbridge Wells
  3. Derwent Drive (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  4. Huntleys Park (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  5. Culverden Park (SE-bound) Tunbridge Wells
  6. Knightsbridge Close (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  7. Connaught Way (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  8. Royal Chase (SE-bound) Tunbridge Wells
  9. Mount Ephraim (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  10. Grosvenor Road (Stop I) Tunbridge Wells
  11. Royal Victoria Place (Stop K2) Tunbridge Wells

280 towards Culverden Down, Bennett School

All 14 stops
  1. Railway Station (Stop D) Tunbridge Wells
  2. War Memorial (Stop F) Tunbridge Wells
  3. Royal Victoria Place (Stop V) Tunbridge Wells
  4. Grosvenor Road (Stop H) Tunbridge Wells
  5. Royal Wells Hotel (opp) Tunbridge Wells
  6. Molyneux Park Road (NW-bound) Tunbridge Wells
  7. Earl's Road (opp) Tunbridge Wells
  8. Court Road (opp) Tunbridge Wells
  9. Rydal Drive (opp) Tunbridge Wells
  10. Rydal Drive (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  11. Rose Hill School (o/s) Tunbridge Wells
  12. Derwent Drive (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  13. Huntleys Park (adj) Tunbridge Wells
  14. Bennett Memorial School (o/s) Tunbridge Wells

Towns & areas on this route

Tunbridge Wells

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 280 bus?

The first 280 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:48 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 280 bus?

The last 280 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 280 bus cost?

Metrobus's published fares on the 280: adult single £1.70 to £2.40, child single £0.85 to £1.20. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Metrobus sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the 280 bus?

The 280 is operated by Metrobus.

Timetable data from Metrobus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.