Bus from Maidstone to Hawkhurst
1 direct route · about 59 min · first bus 07:13, last bus 17:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hawkhurst as of 11:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~59 min | 9 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 17:18 | Lower Stone Street (Stop F) | Highgate Hill (Stop B) | Linton, Stile Bridge, Cross-at-Hand, Staplehurst, Knox Bridge, Sissinghurst & 4 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 Hawkhurst
- £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 Hawkhurst?
The 5 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) runs directly from Maidstone to Hawkhurst. Board at Lower Stone Street (Stop F) and get off at Highgate Hill (Stop B); the journey takes about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Hawkhurst?
Around 59 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 Hawkhurst?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:13 and the last around 17:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Hawkhurst?
An adult single from Maidstone to Hawkhurst is £5.10 on the 5 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), from Lower Stone Street (Stop F) to Highgate Hill (Stop B). 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.