Bus from Maidstone to Bearsted
6 direct routes · 3–35 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 19:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bearsted as of 12:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | Stagecoach South East | ~9 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 19:01 | The Cannon (Stop T) | The Landway (adj) | — |
| 4 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~6 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:53 | 17:47 | Haynes (adj) | The Landway (adj) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · DS, 9, 13, 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 | ~35 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:50 | 13:30 | King Street (Stop K1) | Bearsted Green (opp) | Detling |
| 9 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:59 | 15:59 | The Cannon (Stop T) | The Landway (adj) | — |
| 13 | Nu-Venture | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:33 | 10:33 | Haynes (adj) | The Landway (adj) | — |
| 643 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | New Cut Road (adj) | The Landway (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 510 bus, 4 bus, 9 bus, 13 bus or 643 bus timetable.
Fares from Maidstone to Bearsted
- £2.90 adult single on the 510 (Stagecoach South East)
- £3.00 adult single on the 4 and 643 (Arriva Kent and Surrey)
- £4.10 adult single on the 9 (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 Maidstone to Bearsted?
6 routes run directly from Maidstone to Bearsted: the 510 (Stagecoach South East), the 4 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the DS (Compo), the 9 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 13 (Nu-Venture), the 643 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 510, 10 times each weekday — board at The Cannon (Stop T) and get off at The Landway (adj), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Bearsted?
Between 3 minutes on the 643 and 35 on the DS, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Bearsted?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 19:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Bearsted?
Adult singles from Maidstone to Bearsted: £2.90 on the 510 (Stagecoach South East); £3.00 on the 4 and 643 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £4.10 on the 9 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 9 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.