Bus from Hempstead (Gillingham) to Maidstone
2 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 07:21, last bus 17:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 10:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hempstead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | Nu-Venture | ~29 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 17:17 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Esso Garage (opp) | Rainham, Bredhurst & Boxley |
| 814 | National Express | ~20 min | 2 | Fridays only | 10:05 | 16:35 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop C) | King Street (Stop G) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hempstead 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 130 bus or 814 bus timetable.
Fares from Hempstead to Maidstone
- £4.90 adult single, £6.00 return on the 130 (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 Hempstead to Maidstone?
2 routes run directly from Hempstead to Maidstone: the 130 (Nu-Venture), the 814 (National Express). The most frequent is the 130, 6 times each weekday — board at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) and get off at Esso Garage (opp), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hempstead to Maidstone?
Around 29 minutes on the 130, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rainham, Bredhurst, Boxley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hempstead to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:21 and the last around 17:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hempstead to Maidstone?
An adult single from Hempstead to Maidstone is £4.90 on the 130 (Nu-Venture), from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) to Esso Garage (opp); an adult return is £6.00. The 130 costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.