The average bus between Bristol and Tunbridge Wells takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Tunbridge Wells. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bristol and Tunbridge Wells. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Tunbridge Wells at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at South Terminal Bus Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Tunbridge Wells? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Tunbridge Wells. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Tunbridge Wells station via South Terminal Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Bristol to Tunbridge Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Tunbridge Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
The distance between Bristol and Tunbridge Wells is 202.1 km. The road distance is 278 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h 35m.