Bus from Maidstone to Aylesford
12 direct routes · 3–61 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 20:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Aylesford as of 12:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Maidstone, 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 | ~17 min | 24 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 06:18 | 20:53 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Retail Park (adj) | — |
| 72 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~16 min | 13 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:29 | 17:19 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Retail Park (adj) | — |
| 75 | Nu-Venture | ~3 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:33 | 18:19 | Hermitage Farm (adj) | Retail Park (adj) | — |
9 occasional services — once or twice a day · 575, 529, 570, 576, 650, 588R, 29, 58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 575 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Retail Park (adj) | Barming |
| 529 | Nu-Venture | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:43 | 15:43 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Retail Park (adj) | Barming |
| 570 | Nu-Venture | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:52 | 15:52 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Retail Park (adj) | — |
| 576 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Retail Park (adj) | — |
| 650 | Brian Jones Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Maidstone West Railway Station (Stop A1) | Retail Park (adj) | — |
| 575 | Nu-Venture | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Oakwood Park (opp) | Retail Park (adj) | Barming |
| 588R | Nu-Venture | ~61 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Bower Mount Road (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | Wateringbury, Kings Hill, West Malling, Larkfield & New Hythe |
| 29 | Nu-Venture | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:50 | 12:50 | Brenchley Gardens (Stop P) | High Street (W-bound) | — |
| 58 | Nu-Venture | ~12 min | 1 | Fridays only | 13:02 | 13:02 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Retail Park (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Aylesford
- £5.10 adult single on the 71, 72, 575 and 576 (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 Maidstone to Aylesford?
12 routes run directly from Maidstone to Aylesford: 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 most frequent is the 71, 24 times each weekday — board at The Cannon (Stop B) and get off at Retail Park (adj), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Aylesford?
Between 3 minutes on the 75 and 61 on the 588R, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Aylesford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 20:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Aylesford?
Adult singles from Maidstone to Aylesford: £5.10 on the 71, 72, 575 and 576 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £4.35 on the 570 (Nu-Venture). The 71, the 72, the 575, the 570 and the 576 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.