283 Showfields to Tunbridge Wells
Operated by Go Bus. First bus 10:20, last bus 17:15. 8 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.70 — more.
Wanted a different 283? 5 other bus routes are numbered 283 elsewhere in the UK — see every 283 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:20 | 11:50 | 13:50 | 14:55 | 17:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old West Station Sainsbury's (Stop A) | 10:20 | 11:50 | 13:50 | 14:55 | 17:15 |
| Railway Station (Stop C) | 10:24 | 11:54 | 13:54 | 14:59 | 17:19 |
| St James' Park (opp) | 10:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 15:05 | 17:25 |
| Ravenswood Avenue (W-bound) | 10:32 | 12:02 | 14:02 | 15:07 | 17:27 |
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 283
Adult single £3.70 · Child single £2.60
The same for any journey on the 283, 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 283
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 283
283 towards Tunbridge Wells
All 11 stops
- Old West Station Sainsbury's (Stop A) Showfields
- The Pantiles (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Chapel Place (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Railway Station (Stop C) Tunbridge Wells
- Monson Road (Stop M) Tunbridge Wells
- Garden Street (Stop W1) Tunbridge Wells
- Garden Road (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- The Black Horse (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Albion Road (NE-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- St James' Park (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Ravenswood Avenue (W-bound) Tunbridge Wells
283 towards Showfields
All 14 stops
- Ravenswood Avenue (W-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- St James' Park (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Western Road (nr) Tunbridge Wells
- Rochdale Road (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- St James Road (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- The Black Horse (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Garden Road (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Garden Street (Stop W2) Tunbridge Wells
- Monson Road (Stop N) 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 283 bus?
The first 283 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 283 bus?
The last 283 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 283 bus cost?
Go Bus's published fares on the 283: adult single £3.70, child single £2.60. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 283 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 283 bus?
The 283 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.