287 Paddock Wood to Tunbridge Wells via Pembury, Sherwood
Operated by Autocar Bus & Coach Services. First bus 14:10, last bus 15:15. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 287? 2 other bus routes are numbered 287 elsewhere in the UK — see every 287 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:15 |
|---|---|
| Mascalls Academy Grounds (in) | 15:15 |
| Stone Court Lane (adj) | 15:30 |
| The Camden Arms (Stop A) | 15:35 |
| War Memorial (Stop E) | 15:45 |
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.
Tickets on the 287
Autocar Bus & Coach Services publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child - Single
Ticket types come from Autocar Bus & Coach Services' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 15 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Autocar Bus & Coach Services.
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 Autocar Bus & Coach Services 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 287
287 towards Tunbridge Wells
All 19 stops
- Mascalls Academy Grounds (in) Paddock Wood
- Foal Hurst Wood (adj) Paddock Wood
- Stone Court Lane (adj) Henwood Green
- Pembury Library (adj) Henwood Green
- Polley Close (adj) Henwood Green
- Amberleaze Drive (adj) Pembury
- The Camden Arms (Stop A) Pembury
- The Mews (opp) Pembury
- Woodsgate Corner (W-bound) Pembury
- Woodsgate Corner (SW-bound) Pembury
- Oakley School (adj) Tunbridge Wells
- Seven Springs Cheshire Homes (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Blackhurst Lane (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Swing Gates (SW-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- Sandhurst Road South (opp) Sherwood
- Shandon Close (opp) Tunbridge Wells
- Highlands House (o/s) Tunbridge Wells
- Crescent Road (W-bound) Tunbridge Wells
- War Memorial (Stop E) Tunbridge Wells
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 287 bus?
The first 287 departure on weekdays leaves at 14:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 287 bus?
The last 287 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 287 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Autocar Bus & Coach Services day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 287 bus?
The 287 is operated by Autocar Bus & Coach Services.
Timetable data from Autocar Bus & Coach Services via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Autocar Bus & Coach Services last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 25 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.