Bus from Chatham to Maidstone
2 direct routes · 36–46 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 22:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 08:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chatham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~36 min | 76 | Sat 54 · Sun 25 | 05:54 | 22:36 | Fort Amherst Council Offices (opp) | The Cannon (Stop T) | Rochester |
| 650 | Brian Jones Coaches | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:04 | 07:04 | Village Centre (adj) | Maidstone West Railway Station (Stop A1) | Blue Bell Hill Village & Kits Coty |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chatham 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 101 bus or 650 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chatham to Maidstone?
2 routes run directly from Chatham to Maidstone: the 101 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 650 (Brian Jones Coaches). The most frequent is the 101, 76 times each weekday — board at Fort Amherst Council Offices (opp) and get off at The Cannon (Stop T), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chatham to Maidstone?
Between 36 minutes on the 101 and 46 on the 650, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rochester on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chatham to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 22:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chatham to Maidstone?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.