280 Showfields circular via Tunbridge Wells
Operated by Go Bus. First bus 09:57, last bus 16:35. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.70 — more.
Wanted a different 280? 11 other bus routes are numbered 280 elsewhere in the UK — see every 280 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:57 | 10:45 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 16:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old West Station Sainsbury's (Stop A) | · | 10:45 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 16:35 |
| War Memorial (Stop F) | · | 10:52 | 12:22 | 14:22 | 16:42 |
| Bishop's Down Road (NE-bound) | 09:57 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:30 | 16:50 |
| Earl's Road (opp) | 10:01 | 11:04 | 12:34 | 14:34 | 16:54 |
| Rydal Drive (adj) | 10:04 | 11:07 | 12:37 | 14:37 | 16:57 |
| Connaught Way (adj) | 10:07 | 11:10 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 17:00 |
| War Memorial (Stop Q) | 10:14 | 11:17 | 12:47 | 14:47 | 17:07 |
| Old West Station Sainsbury's (Stop A) | 10:19 | 11:22 | 12:52 | 14:52 | 17:12 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 280
Adult single £3.70 · Child single £2.60
The same for any journey on the 280, however far you go.
GO-Coach Hire Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 October 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 Go Bus before you travel.
Tickets on the 280
Go Bus publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Ticket types come from Go Bus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Go Bus.
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 Go Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 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 Old West Station Sainsbury's
All 28 stops
- Old West Station Sainsbury's (Stop A) Showfields
- The Pantiles (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Chapel Place (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Railway Station (Stop D) Tunbridge Wells
- War Memorial (Stop F) Tunbridge Wells
- Grosvenor Road (Stop H) Tunbridge Wells
- Bishop's Down Road (NE-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- Molyneux Park Road (NW-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- Earl's Road (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Court Road (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Rydal Drive (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Rose Hill School (o/s) Tunbridge Wells
- Derwent Drive (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Huntleys Park (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Bennett Memorial School (o/s) Tunbridge Wells
- Culverden Park (SE-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- Knightsbridge Close (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Connaught Way (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Royal Chase (SE-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- Mount Ephraim (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Royal Wells Park (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Grosvenor Road (Stop I) Tunbridge Wells
- Royal Victoria Place (Stop K1) Tunbridge Wells
- War Memorial (Stop Q) Tunbridge Wells
- Railway Station (Stop S) Tunbridge Wells
- Chapel Place (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- The Pantiles (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Old West Station Sainsbury's (Stop A) Showfields
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 280 bus?
The first 280 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:57 (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 16:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 280 bus cost?
Go Bus's published fares on the 280: adult single £3.70, child single £2.60. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 280 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). Go Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 280 bus?
The 280 is operated by Go Bus.
Timetable data from Go Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Go Bus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.