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; 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 4 routes each ending at The Vine, Tenterden. The 4 routes serve:

• Shirkoak and the Rare Breeds Centre
• Stone-in-Oxney, Appledore, Leigh Green and Shrubcote
• Rolvenden
• Iden Green, Benenden and East End.

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: Shirkoak - Rare Breeds Centre - Woodchurch - Tenterden

The timetable does not feature all bus stops; view the complete timetable on Traveline.

Route B: Appledore Heather - Appledore - Stone-in-Oxney - Shrubcote - Tenterden

The timetable does not feature all bus stops; view the complete timetable on Traveline.

Route C: Rolvenden Layne - Rolvenden - Tenterden

The timetable does not feature all bus stops; view the complete timetable on Traveline.

Route D: East End - Benenden - Iden Green - Tenterden

The timetable does not feature all bus stops; view the complete timetable on Traveline.