Bus from Maidstone to Cranbrook (Kent)
1 direct route · about 48 min · first bus 07:13, last bus 18:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cranbrook (Kent) as of 13:17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~48 min | 12 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 18:18 | Lower Stone Street (Stop F) | Congregational Church (adj) | Linton, Stile Bridge, Cross-at-Hand, Staplehurst, Knox Bridge, Sissinghurst & 1 more |
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 5 bus timetable.
Fares from Maidstone to Cranbrook
- £5.10 adult single on the 5 (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 Cranbrook?
The 5 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) runs directly from Maidstone to Cranbrook. Board at Lower Stone Street (Stop F) and get off at Congregational Church (adj); the journey takes about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Cranbrook?
Around 48 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Linton, Stile Bridge, Cross-at-Hand, Staplehurst and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Cranbrook?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:13 and the last around 18:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Cranbrook?
An adult single from Maidstone to Cranbrook is £5.10 on the 5 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), from Lower Stone Street (Stop F) to Congregational Church (adj). The 5 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.