968 Ashford to Bethersden via Park Farm, Bridewell
Operated by R & J Coaches. First bus 07:34, last bus 15:55. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 968? 2 other bus routes are numbered 968 elsewhere in the UK — see every 968 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:55 |
|---|---|
| Highworth School (adj) | 15:55 |
| The Norton Knatchbull School (adj) | 16:03 |
| Saw Lodge Field (adj) | 16:15 |
| Hawthorn Road (opp) | 16:18 |
| Ploughman's Way (adj) | 16:23 |
| Matalan (opp) | 16:31 |
| School (opp) | 16:41 |
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.
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 R & J Coaches 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 968
968 towards Bethersden
All 7 stops
- Highworth School (adj) Ashford
- The Norton Knatchbull School (adj) Ashford
- Saw Lodge Field (adj) Park Farm
- Hawthorn Road (opp) Park Farm
- Ploughman's Way (adj) Bridewell
- Matalan (opp) South Ashford
- School (opp) Bethersden
968 towards Ashford
All 7 stops
- Millbrook Meadow (opp) Singleton
- Ploughman's Way (opp) Bridewell
- Tesco Park Farm (o/s) Park Farm
- Hawthorn Road (opp) Park Farm
- County Square (Stop K) Ashford
- Catholic Church (opp) Ashford
- The Norton Knatchbull School (adj) Ashford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 968 bus?
The first 968 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:34 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 968 bus?
The last 968 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 968 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). R & J Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 968 bus?
The 968 is operated by R & J Coaches.
Timetable data from R & J Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). R & J Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 17 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.