Bus from Maidstone to Chatham
2 direct routes · 25–39 min · first bus 06:43, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chatham as of 08:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~25 min | 76 | Sat 54 · Sun 25 | 06:43 | 23:43 | Brenchley Gardens (Stop P) | Chatham Railway Station (Stop B) | Rochester |
| 650 | Brian Jones Coaches | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:36 | 15:36 | Rocky Hill (Stop U) | Maundene School (adj) | Kits Coty & Blue Bell Hill Village |
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 101 bus or 650 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maidstone to Chatham?
2 routes run directly from Maidstone to Chatham: the 101 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 650 (Brian Jones Coaches). The most frequent is the 101, 76 times each weekday — board at Brenchley Gardens (Stop P) and get off at Chatham Railway Station (Stop B), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Chatham?
Between 25 minutes on the 101 and 39 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 Maidstone to Chatham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:43 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Chatham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.