501E Ashford circular via Singleton, Bridewell
Operated by Stagecoach South East. First bus 04:54, last bus 21:33. 11 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £3.00 — more.
| Stop | 04:54 to Ashford Bank Street Arrivals | 05:21 | 05:54 | 06:27 | 18:33 | 19:03 | 19:33 | 20:03 | 20:33 | 21:03 to Ashford Bank Street Arrivals | 21:33 to Ashford Bank Street Arrivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Street (Stop N) | · | 05:21 | · | · | 18:33 | 19:03 | 19:33 | 20:03 | 20:33 | 21:03 | 21:33 |
| Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | · | 05:24 | · | · | 18:36 | 19:06 | 19:36 | 20:06 | 20:36 | 21:06 | 21:36 |
| College Row (opp) | · | 05:29 | · | · | 18:42 | 19:12 | 19:42 | 20:12 | 20:42 | 21:12 | 21:42 |
| Fish Inn (opp) | 04:54 | 05:32 | 05:54 | 06:27 | 18:45 | 19:15 | 19:45 | 20:15 | 20:45 | 21:15 | 21:45 |
| Bradbridge Green (adj) | · | 05:37 | 05:59 | 06:33 | 18:50 | 19:20 | 19:50 | 20:20 | 20:50 | 21:20 | 21:50 |
| Flimwell (opp) | 04:59 | 05:44 | 06:11 | 06:44 | 18:58 | 19:28 | 19:58 | 20:28 | 20:58 | 21:28 | 21:58 |
| Shops (adj) | 05:03 | 05:48 | 06:14 | 06:48 | 19:02 | 19:32 | 20:02 | 20:32 | 21:02 | 21:32 | 22:02 |
| Designer Outlet and Asda (Stop A) | 05:09 | 05:54 | 06:21 | 06:55 | 19:08 | 19:38 | 20:08 | 20:38 | 21:08 | 21:37 | 22:07 |
| Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | 05:13 | 05:59 | 06:25 | 07:00 | 19:13 | 19:43 | 20:13 | 20:43 | 21:13 | 21:42 | 22:12 |
| Bank Street Arrivals (at) | 05:16 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 21:45 | 22:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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 501E
Adult single £2.00 to £3.00 · Child single £1.20 to £2.30
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| – | 1CtchurchRd | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | 1RailStation | ||||||||
| – | £2.00 | – | 1ArcnJemttRd | |||||||
| – | £2.00 | – | £2.00 | 1Arlington | ||||||
| £3.00 | £2.90 | – | £2.00 | £2.00 | 1Singleton | |||||
| £3.00 | £2.90 | £3.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | 1BeaverGrn | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | 1Stanhope | |||
| – | £3.00 | – | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.00 | £2.00 | 1BramleyGrds | ||
| – | £3.00 | – | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | 1CadeRdPrkPl | |
| – | £3.00 | – | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.00 | £2.00 | 1ASDA |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is 1AshfordTown.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South East before you travel.
Tickets on the 501E
Stagecoach South East publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Discovery · Dover DayRider · Swale DayRider · Discovery Group · Thanet DayRider · Ashford DayRider
…and 79 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South East's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach South East.
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 Stagecoach South East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 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.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Ashford International Railway Station: 11 journeys, first 05:59
Route map
All stops on route 501E
501E towards Ashford International Railway Station
All 45 stops
- Bank Street (Stop N) Ashford
- Vicarage Lane (Stop O) Ashford
- Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) Ashford
- Christchurch Road (opp) South Ashford
- Francis Road (opp) South Ashford
- Grantley Close (adj) South Ashford
- College Row (opp) South Ashford
- Langholm Road (adj) South Ashford
- Arcon Road (adj) South Ashford
- Flaxpond Road (adj) South Ashford
- Fish Inn (opp) South Ashford
- Hillbrow Lane (opp) South Ashford
- Clockhouse (opp) South Ashford
- Millbrook Meadow (opp) Singleton
- Lakemead (opp) Singleton
- Old Orchard (opp) Singleton
- The Bulrushes (opp) Singleton
- Bradbridge Green (adj) Singleton
- Bradbridge Green (opp) Singleton
- The Bulrushes (adj) Singleton
- Oxen Lease (adj) Singleton
- Millbrook Meadow (adj) Singleton
- Watercress Lane (opp) South Ashford
- Maypits (adj) South Ashford
- Beaver Green (adj) South Ashford
- Cuckoo Lane (nr) Stanhope
- Kilndown Close (adj) Stanhope
- Plantation (adj) Bridewell
- Langney Drive (adj) Bridewell
- Flimwell (opp) Bridewell
- Penn Hill (adj) Bridewell
- Washford Farm Road (opp) Bridewell
- Newenden Close (adj) Stanhope
- Shops (adj) Stanhope
- Ray Allen Centre (opp) Stanhope
- Stanhope Entrance (E-bound) Stanhope
- Bramley Gardens (opp) South Ashford
- Kingsnorth Road Post Office (adj) South Ashford
- Cade Road (opp) South Ashford
- The Beaver Inn (adj) South Ashford
- B and Q (adj) South Ashford
- Designer Outlet and Asda (Stop A) South Ashford
- Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) Ashford
- Elwick Road (Stop J) Ashford
- Bank Street Arrivals (at) Ashford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 501E bus?
The first 501E departure on weekdays leaves at 04:54 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 501E bus?
The last 501E on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 501E bus cost?
Stagecoach South East's published fares on the 501E: adult single £2.00 to £3.00, child single £1.20 to £2.30. The 501E is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 501E bus?
The 501E is operated by Stagecoach South East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.