Tunbridge Wells Commute To London
Discover the safest and most convenient way to commute from Tunbridge Wells to London in as little as 52 minutes from your doorstep. Our commuter coach services from Kent to London offer flexible tickets at a fraction of the cost of rail fares, and our routes are designed with you in mind - offering pick-up points close to home and drop-offs near key areas in London.
Whether you’re heading to Canary Wharf, Charing Cross, or another major business district, we’ve got you covered. Plus, your first two rides are free when you book a free trial with us, so why not give it a try?
Tunbridge Wells to Canary Wharf Commuter Coach
Centaur's commuter coach service from Tunbridge Wells to Canary Wharf offers spacious seating, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi, making it easy to relax or catch up on work during your journey to and from London.
With flexible ticket options, you can book with confidence, knowing you can cancel anytime if your plans change. Plus, if you're switching from train travel, our Rail Ticket Trade-In option helps offset any potential losses, making the transition smooth and cost-effective.
Let us handle the traffic and travel logistics while you sit back and unwind.
Eco-Friendly & Cost Effective Coach Travel
Our commuter service from Tunbridge Wells to London operates with convenient morning and evening schedules to fit your workday. With multiple departures each morning and evening, we’ve got a schedule that works for you.
Additionally, opting for our coach service isn’t just good for your wallet—it’s good for the planet. Reduce your carbon footprint by choosing an environmentally friendly alternative to driving or taking the train.
We also offer the following coach routes:
You'll find the following comfort and convenience facilities on board our coaches:
- Free Wi-Fi
- USB charging points at each sea
- Reclining leather seats
- More legroom than the train
- Toilets
- Air-conditioning
- Reading lights
- Seat back tables and/or cup holder
- Overhead baggage rack (and use of luggage hold for larger items)
Please note that the above facilities are available on all regular commuter vehicles. Occasionally, due to operational factors, alternative fleet vehicles may be in use which do not have these facilities onboard.
Firstly, view our network map to locate the route that is closest to your home. Please note that some popular locations are served by more than one route. Once you have identified the route(s) that is convenient for you, visit our commute homepage and open the relevant timetable. In London all services follow the same route.
You can also view the bus stops we serve on Google Maps by clicking any blue bus stop icon. If one of our routes serves the stop, the route number will be displayed in the bus stop information pane under the "Intercity buses" section.
Don't hesitate to contact our sales and reservations team for further help or information regarding bus stop locations and departure times.
There are several ways to find departure times:
- Use the 'Find your route' tool - input your home or work postcode, click the 'find routes' button and a list of the closest available stops will be displayed. Use the links displayed for each stop to view the applicable timetable.
- Locate the route number closest to your home by viewing our route network map and view the timetable for that route.
For further information regarding bus stop locations and departure times please contact our sales and reservations team.
Yes, all of our coaches are fitted with baggage racks or lockers above every seat. For large items of luggage, bicycles, etc. please advise your driver who will place it in the luggage hold area of the vehicle. If possible, please contact our sales and reservations team prior to travelling with a large item so we may inform the driver ahead of your journey.
For safety reasons it is not possible to store large items in the passenger seating area.
Yes, tickets are valid for travel either to or from London.
We've introduced our "Rail Ticket Trade-In" to help offset some or all of the losses you may incur when switching to Centaur. With special discounts on our season tickets, we’ll make the change as seamless as possible.
Centaur operate 5 separate routes in Kent serving Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. In London all coaches follow the same route via Canary Wharf, the City, Embankment and Westminster.
Kent routes (view map):
- 786 (Zone 3) - Tunbridge Wells: Matfield > Pembury > Hawkenbury > Broadwater Down > Tunbridge Wells Centre > Southborough > Bidborough
- 788 (Zone 3) - Tunbirdge Wells: Langton Green > Rusthall > Tunbridge Wells Centre > High Brooms > Southborough > Bidborough
- 793 (Zone 3) - Tunbirdge Wells/Tonbirdge: East Peckham > Pembury > High Brooms > Knights Wood > South Tonbridge
- 789 (Zone 2) - Tonbridge/Paddock Wood: Paddock Wood > Five Oak Green > Tudely > Tonbridge Centre > Higham Wood > Hildenborough
- SEV (Zone 1) - Sevenoaks: Farningham > Eynsford > Shoreham > Otford > Sevenoaks Centre > Dunton Green > Riverhead > Chipstead
London route (view map):
- London - Canary Wharf, Aldgate, Tower Hill, London Bridge / Cannon Street, Blackfriars, Temple*, Embankmeent*, Whitehall*, Westminster*, Victoria*, Millbank* & New Covent Garden*.
*AM only, these bus stops are not served during PM journeys towards Kent.
Yes, you can buy a Single or Day Return ticket from the driver via contactless payment. Please note that our drivers are unable to accept cash.
All other tickets are available to buy online at tickets.centaurtravel.co.uk
Visit tickets.centaurtravel.co.uk and register for an account. Verify your account via email.
Once verified, log in to your account at tickets.centaurtravel.co.uk and make your purchase. Once checkout is complete, you will receive your mobile ticket by email; you can also print your mobile ticket at this stage if you prefer. Or, if you wish to email or print your mobile ticket later, you can log back into your account and access your mobile ticket via the 'My tickets' button located at the top of the page.
The coach tracker displays all commuter coaches currently in service, and there are two ways to identify a coach using the tracker.
1. Drop-down menu: Select a specific coach from the drop-down menu located in the top right-hand corner of the coach tracker. Coaches are identified by the route number and departure time from the first stop. So in the example below, the coach selected is 786 departing at 16:35, otherwise identified as 786a PM.
2. Coach marker pin: Click the blue pin to open a pop-up showing the following service information.
| Route ID | The route number and departure time from the first stop |
| Description | Route overview indicating departure and destination areas |
| Depart name | Name of the first bus stop on the timetable |
| Arrival name | Name of the last bus stop on the timetable |
| Vehicle last update | The last time the coach GPS was updated |
Yes, of course! We offer a two-day trial completely free of charge and welcome all potential new customers to give us a try.
Please complete our online form to book your free trial. Once we've received your details, we will contact you to register on our mobile ticket platform so that we can send you your complimentary tickets.
We have 32-seat, 49-seat, and 59-seat wheelchair-accessible coaches available in our fleet. Each coach can accommodate one passenger who remains in their wheelchair and is secured to the vehicle.