How to get from Brighton to Tenterden by bus and train?

From Brighton to Tenterden by bus and train

To get from Brighton to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Brighton station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 12 bus from Railway Station, Headcorn station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dover Priory
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headcorn
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Headcorn
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brighton to Tenterden by bus and train via SOUTHERN and 29

To get from Brighton to Tenterden in Ashford, take the SOUTHERN train from Brighton station to Hastings station. Next, take the 29 bus from Railway Station, Hastings Town Centre station to The Vine, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 2929
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Ore
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hastings
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Hastings Town Centre
    ID F
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Tenterden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Vine, Tenterden
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brighton to Tenterden

The distance between Brighton, Ashford and Tenterden, Ashford is approximately 163.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton to Tenterden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ashford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brighton

Brighton is located at Brighton, Ashford and the nearest public transport station is Brighton Station, Brighton.

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • Preston Park
  • London Road (Brighton)

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Brighton Station, Brighton
  • Cheapside, Brighton
  • North Road, Brighton

Public transport stations close to Tenterden, Ashford

Tenterden is located at Eastwell Meadows, Ashford and the nearest public transport station is William Caxton, Tenterden.

Bus stations close to Tenterden:

  • William Caxton, Tenterden
  • West Cross, Tenterden
  • Turners Avenue, Tenterden

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brighton to Tenterden by bus and train via SOUTHERN and 29

To get from Brighton to Tenterden in Ashford, take the SOUTHERN train from Brighton station to Hastings station. Next, take the 29 bus from Railway Station, Hastings Town Centre station to The Vine, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 2929
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Ore
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hastings
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Hastings Town Centre
    ID F
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Tenterden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Vine, Tenterden
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Tenterden?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brighton to Tenterden?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct train between Brighton and Tenterden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brighton to Tenterden?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Brighton in Brighton And Hove to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Tenterden in Ashford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brighton to Tenterden by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brighton in Brighton And Hove and Tenterden in Ashford by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brighton to get to Tenterden?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near Brighton in Brighton And Hove.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brighton and Tenterden?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge stop, which is closest to Tenterden in Ashford.