Bus from Maidstone to Canterbury
2 direct routes · about 114 min · first bus 07:27, last bus 18:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Canterbury as of 13:08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | Stagecoach South East | ~114 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:27 | 18:56 | The Cannon (Stop T) | Bus Station (arrivals) | Detling, Stockbury, Sittingbourne, Bapchild, Teynham, Norton & 6 more |
| 814 | National Express | ~55 min | 4 | Fridays only | 14:20 | 20:50 | King Street (Stop K1) | Bus Station (departures) | Gillingham |
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 X3 bus or 814 bus timetable.
Fares from Maidstone to Canterbury
- £3.00 adult single on the X3 (Stagecoach South East)
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 Canterbury?
2 routes run directly from Maidstone to Canterbury: the X3 (Stagecoach South East), the 814 (National Express). The most frequent is the X3, 12 times each weekday — board at The Cannon (Stop T) and get off at Bus Station (arrivals), about 114 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Canterbury?
Around 114 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Detling, Stockbury, Sittingbourne, Bapchild and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Canterbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:27 and the last around 18:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Canterbury?
An adult single from Maidstone to Canterbury is £3.00 on the X3 (Stagecoach South East), from The Cannon (Stop T) to Bus Station (arrivals). 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.