Bus from Maidstone to Gillingham (Medway)
3 direct routes · 30–40 min · first bus 06:43, last bus 23:43 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:21, last bus 20:37.
Next buses to Gillingham (Medway) as of 18:23
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 | ~40 min | 76 | Sat 54 · Sun 25 | 06:43 | 23:43 | Brenchley Gardens (Stop P) | Victoria Street (Stop B) | Chatham, Rochester & Chatham |
| 130 | Nu-Venture | ~30 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:30 | 17:55 | King Street (Stop G) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Boxley, Bredhurst & Rainham |
| 814 | National Express | ~20 min | 4 | Fridays only | 14:20 | 20:50 | King Street (Stop K1) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop C) | — |
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, 130 bus or 814 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maidstone to Gillingham?
3 routes run directly from Maidstone to Gillingham: the 101 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 130 (Nu-Venture), the 814 (National Express). The most frequent is the 101, 76 times each weekday — board at Brenchley Gardens (Stop P) and get off at Victoria Street (Stop B), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Gillingham?
Between 30 minutes on the 130 and 40 on the 101, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chatham, Rochester, Chatham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Gillingham?
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 Gillingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.