531 Noahs Ark to Tonbridge via Sevenoaks, Hildenborough

Operated by Brookline. Registered as running via Kemsing, Seal, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Weald of Kent Sch. First bus 07:14, last bus 16:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £0.90 to £5.90 — more.

Next towards Tonbridge from Greenlands Road (on): tomorrow 07:14

Next towards Noahs Ark from Weald of Kent School (o/s): tomorrow 16:00

Wanted a different 531? 2 other bus routes are numbered 531 elsewhere in the UK — see every 531 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Weald of Kent School · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:14
Greenlands Road (on) 07:14
The Landway (opp) 07:18
Zambra Way (opp) 07:25
Bradbourne Farm (opp) 07:34
Village Hall (adj) 07:38
Sevenoaks Railway Station (opp) 07:43
Sevenoaks School (adj) 07:48
Church (adj) 07:58
Quarry Hill Parade (Stop J2) 08:17
King's Road (NE-bound) 08:24
Weald of Kent School (o/s) 08:26

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Brookline whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 531

Adult single £0.90 to £5.90

Brookline Coaches Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 30 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Brookline before you travel.

Tickets on the 531

Brookline publishes singles on this route.

Single Inbound · Single Outbound

Ticket types come from Brookline's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Brookline.

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 Brookline 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 531

531 towards Tonbridge

All 52 stops
  1. Greenlands Road (on) Noahs Ark
  2. Park Lane (adj) Kemsing
  3. School (opp) Kemsing
  4. The Landway (opp) Kemsing
  5. Library (opp) Kemsing
  6. Springhead Road (adj) Kemsing
  7. Childsbridge Farm Place (opp) Seal
  8. Bentley's Meadow (adj) Seal
  9. Zambra Way (opp) Seal
  10. The Crown (adj) Seal
  11. Dorton House (adj) Seal
  12. Seal Cemetery (opp) Greatness
  13. Star Garage (opp) Bat & Ball
  14. Sevenoaks Hospital (adj) Bat & Ball
  15. St John's Road (adj) Bat & Ball
  16. Council Offices (adj) St Johns
  17. Bradbourne Farm (opp) Sevenoaks
  18. Robyns Way (adj) Riverhead
  19. Betenson Avenue (adj) Riverhead
  20. Village Hall (adj) Riverhead
  21. Braeside Avenue (opp) Sevenoaks
  22. Sevenoaks Railway Station (opp) Sevenoaks
  23. Tubs Hill Shops (opp) Sevenoaks
  24. Marks and Spencer (adj) Sevenoaks
  25. The Chequers (opp) Sevenoaks
  26. Sevenoaks School (adj) Sevenoaks
  27. Solefields Road (opp) Sevenoaks
  28. Turners Nursery (S-bound) Sevenoaks
  29. The White Hart (opp) Sevenoaks
  30. Julians Hill (adj) Sevenoaks
  31. Morleys Roundabout (SE-bound) Sevenoaks Weald
  32. Bank Lane (adj) Hildenborough
  33. Oakridge Farm (adj) Hildenborough
  34. The Cock Horse (opp) Hildenborough
  35. Watt's Cross (SE-bound) Hildenborough
  36. Church (adj) Hildenborough
  37. The Half Moon (adj) Hildenborough
  38. Coldharbour Lane (adj) Hildenborough
  39. The Flying Dutchman (adj) Hildenborough
  40. Hilden Avenue (adj) Hilden Park
  41. Hilden Manor (opp) Hilden Park
  42. High Hilden Close (adj) Hilden Park
  43. Dry Hill Park Road (adj) Tonbridge
  44. Tonbridge School (opp) Tonbridge
  45. Castle (Stop E) Tonbridge
  46. High Street (Stop F) Tonbridge
  47. Quarry Hill Parade (Stop J2) Tonbridge
  48. Lavender Hill (adj) Tonbridge
  49. Goldsmid Road (adj) Tonbridge
  50. King's Road (NE-bound) Tonbridge
  51. Dowgate Close (adj) Tonbridge
  52. Weald of Kent School (o/s) Tonbridge

531 towards Noahs Ark

All 47 stops
  1. Weald of Kent School (o/s) Tonbridge
  2. Goldsmid Road (opp) Tonbridge
  3. Lavender Hill (opp) Tonbridge
  4. Quarry Hill Parade (Stop I) Tonbridge
  5. High Street (Stop G) Tonbridge
  6. Castle (Stop C) Tonbridge
  7. Dry Hill Road (opp) Tonbridge
  8. Dry Hill Park Road (opp) Tonbridge
  9. High Hilden Close (opp) Hilden Park
  10. Hilden Manor (adj) Hilden Park
  11. BP Garage (adj) Hilden Park
  12. The Flying Dutchman (opp) Hildenborough
  13. Coldharbour Lane (opp) Hildenborough
  14. The Half Moon (opp) Hildenborough
  15. Church (opp) Hildenborough
  16. Watt's Cross (NW-bound) Hildenborough
  17. The Cock Horse (adj) Hildenborough
  18. Oakridge Farm (opp) Hildenborough
  19. Bank Lane (opp) Hildenborough
  20. Morleys Roundabout (NW-bound) Sevenoaks Weald
  21. The White Hart (adj) Sevenoaks
  22. Turners Nursery (N-bound) Sevenoaks
  23. Solefields Road (adj) Sevenoaks
  24. Sevenoaks School (opp) Sevenoaks
  25. Marks and Spencer (opp) Sevenoaks
  26. Tubs Hill Shops (adj) Sevenoaks
  27. Sevenoaks Railway Station (adj) Sevenoaks
  28. Braeside Avenue (adj) Sevenoaks
  29. Village Hall (opp) Riverhead
  30. Betenson Avenue (opp) Riverhead
  31. Robyns Way (opp) Riverhead
  32. Bradbourne Farm (adj) Sevenoaks
  33. Council Offices (opp) St Johns
  34. St John's Road (opp) Bat & Ball
  35. Greatness Lane (adj) Bat & Ball
  36. Star Garage (adj) Bat & Ball
  37. Seal Cemetery (adj) Greatness
  38. Dorton House (opp) Seal
  39. School (adj) Seal
  40. Zambra Way (adj) Seal
  41. Bentley's Meadow (opp) Seal
  42. Childsbridge Farm Place (adj) Seal
  43. Castle Drive (adj) Kemsing
  44. Springhead Road (opp) Kemsing
  45. The Landway (adj) Kemsing
  46. Post Office (adj) Kemsing
  47. Greenlands Road (on) Noahs Ark

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Kent CC).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK1072784/10 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

TonbridgeSevenoaksHildenboroughKemsingRiverheadBat & BallSealGreatnessSevenoaks WealdSt JohnsHilden ParkNoahs Ark

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 531 bus?

The first 531 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:14 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 531 bus?

The last 531 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 531 bus cost?

Brookline's published fares on the 531: adult single £0.90 to £5.90. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 531 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). Brookline day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 531 bus?

The 531 is operated by Brookline.

Timetable data from Brookline via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Brookline last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK1072784/10. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.