Bus from Maidstone to Hempstead (Gillingham)
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 08:30, last bus 17:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hempstead (Gillingham) as of 11:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 130 bus or 814 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maidstone to Hempstead?
2 routes run directly from Maidstone to Hempstead: the 130 (Nu-Venture), the 814 (National Express). The most frequent is the 130, 6 times each weekday — board at King Street (Stop G) and get off at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Hempstead?
Around 30 minutes on the 130, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Boxley, Bredhurst, Rainham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Hempstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:30 and the last around 17:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Hempstead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.