Bus from Bearsted to Maidstone
5 direct routes · 8–41 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 18:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 12:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bearsted, 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 | ~12 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 18:47 | The Rose (opp) | Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1) | — |
| 4 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~8 min | 9 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:21 | 18:16 | The Rose (opp) | Haynes (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · DS, 9, 643
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS | Compo | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:00 | 11:35 | Cross Keys (adj) | King Street (Stop G) | Detling |
| 9 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 07:21 | The Rose (opp) | The Cannon (Stop B) | — |
| 643 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 07:18 | The Landway (adj) | The Wheatsheaf (S-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bearsted 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, 4 bus, 9 bus or 643 bus timetable.
Fares from Bearsted to Maidstone
- £3.00 adult single on the 510 (Stagecoach South East)
- £4.10 adult single on the 9 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £5.10 adult single on the 643 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — 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 Bearsted to Maidstone?
5 routes run directly from Bearsted to Maidstone: the 510 (Stagecoach South East), the 4 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the DS (Compo), the 9 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 643 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 510, 10 times each weekday — board at The Rose (opp) and get off at Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bearsted to Maidstone?
Between 8 minutes on the 4 and 41 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bearsted to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 18:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bearsted to Maidstone?
Adult singles from Bearsted to Maidstone: £3.00 on the 510 (Stagecoach South East); £4.10 on the 9 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £5.10 on the 643 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 9 and the 643 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.