Bus from Ashford (Kent) to Maidstone
1 direct route · about 68 min · first bus 05:55, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 06:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ashford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | Stagecoach South East | ~68 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 05:55 | 17:45 | Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) | Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1) | Hothfield, Westwell Leacon, Charing, Lenham, Harrietsham, Hollingbourne & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ashford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 510 bus timetable.
Fares from Ashford to Maidstone
- £3.00 adult single on the 510 (Stagecoach South East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ashford to Maidstone?
The 510 (Stagecoach South East) runs directly from Ashford to Maidstone. Board at Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) and get off at Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1); the journey takes about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ashford to Maidstone?
Around 68 minutes on the 510, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hothfield, Westwell Leacon, Charing, Lenham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ashford to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:55 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ashford to Maidstone?
An adult single from Ashford to Maidstone is £3.00 on the 510 (Stagecoach South East), from Ashford International Railway Station (Stop R) to Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.