Tenterden hopper service

The Tenterden hopper service is 1 of 5 public transport pilot schemes designed to improve the accessibility and sustainability of rural public transport in Kent.

It works like a normal bus service where it follows a set route, stops at all marked stops and charges fares per person. The hopper service serves all marked stops along the route, as well as offering a 'hail and ride' service for more rural areas.

The pilot will run for 12 months and we encourage people to use the services, or risk losing them.

There are 3 routes each ending at The Vine, Tenterden.

Fares

For any length journey, the fares are:

• £1 for a child single
• £2 for an adult single.

The hopper service only accepts cash payment.

All of our bus passes are accepted, subject to their individual terms and conditions.

We are encouraging bus pass users to pay a £1 voluntary contribution per journey, to help with the sustainability of the pilot.

Timetables

The service will run Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, and is being operated in partnership with the Tenterden Social Hub. Contact the Tenterden Social Hub for service information on 01580 76 28 82 or hub@tsh.org.uk.

Route A: High Halden - Shirkoak - Woodchurch - Rare Breeds Centre - Tenterden

Route B: Rolvenden - Rolvenden Layne - Tenterden

Route C: Appledore - Stone - Tenterden