Bus from Aylesford to Maidstone
13 direct routes · 4–60 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 22:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 12:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Aylesford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~15 min | 24 | Sat 17 · Sun 12 | 06:09 | 22:13 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
| 72 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~16 min | 13 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 10:06 | 18:57 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
| 75 | Nu-Venture | ~4 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:30 | 14:30 | Retail Park (opp) | Hermitage Farm (opp) | — |
| 575 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~27 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:48 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | Barming |
9 occasional services — once or twice a day · 529, 570, 576, 650, 575, 588R, 29, 58, 572
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529 | Nu-Venture | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
| 570 | Nu-Venture | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
| 576 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 07:44 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
| 650 | Brian Jones Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:23 | 15:23 | Retail Park (opp) | Rocky Hill (Stop U) | — |
| 575 | Nu-Venture | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | Barming |
| 588R | Nu-Venture | ~60 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:08 | 07:08 | Railway Station (opp) | Oakwood Park (adj) | New Hythe, Larkfield, West Malling, Kings Hill & Wateringbury |
| 29 | Nu-Venture | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:08 | 10:08 | High Street (E-bound) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
| 58 | Nu-Venture | ~13 min | 1 | Fridays only | 10:35 | 10:35 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
| 572 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Retail Park (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Aylesford 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 71 bus, 72 bus, 75 bus, 575 bus, 529 bus, 570 bus, 576 bus or 650 bus timetable.
Fares from Aylesford to Maidstone
- £5.10 adult single on the 71, 72, 575, 576 and 572 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.35 adult single on the 570 (Nu-Venture) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Aylesford to Maidstone?
13 routes run directly from Aylesford to Maidstone: the 71 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 72 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 75 (Nu-Venture), the 575 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 529 (Nu-Venture), the 570 (Nu-Venture), the 576 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 650 (Brian Jones Coaches), the 575 (Nu-Venture), the 588R (Nu-Venture), the 29 (Nu-Venture), the 58 (Nu-Venture), the 572 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 71, 24 times each weekday — board at Retail Park (opp) and get off at The Cannon (Stop T), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aylesford to Maidstone?
Between 4 minutes on the 75 and 60 on the 588R, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Aylesford to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 22:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aylesford to Maidstone?
Adult singles from Aylesford to Maidstone: £5.10 on the 71, 72, 575, 576 and 572 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £4.35 on the 570 (Nu-Venture). The 71, the 72, the 575, the 570, the 576 and the 572 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. 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.