Bus from Maidstone to Kings Hill (Kent)
7 direct routes · 26–55 min · first bus 08:29, last bus 17:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kings Hill (Kent) as of 08:58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~49 min | 13 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:29 | 17:19 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Asda (opp) | Aylesford, Ditton, Larkfield, Leybourne & West Malling |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 575, 576, 588R, 555, 554, 588
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 575 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Gibson Drive (SE-bound) | Barming, Aylesford, Ditton, Larkfield, East Malling, Larkfield & 2 more |
| 576 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Gibson Drive (SE-bound) | Aylesford, Ditton, Larkfield, Leybourne & West Malling |
| 588R | Nu-Venture | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Bower Mount Road (adj) | Asda (adj) | Wateringbury |
| 555 | Nu-Venture | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | Maidstone West Railway Station (Stop A2) | Gibson Drive (SE-bound) | Wateringbury & Mereworth |
| 554 | Nu-Venture | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:42 | 15:42 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Gibson Drive (SE-bound) | Teston, Wateringbury & Mereworth |
| 588 | Nu-Venture | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:25 | 15:25 | Oakwood Park (opp) | Gibson Drive (SE-bound) | Teston, Wateringbury & Mereworth |
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 72 bus, 575 bus, 576 bus, 555 bus, 554 bus or 588 bus timetable.
Fares from Maidstone to Kings Hill
- £5.10 adult single on the 72, 575 and 576 (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 Kings Hill?
7 routes run directly from Maidstone to Kings Hill: the 72 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 575 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 576 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 588R (Nu-Venture), the 555 (Nu-Venture), the 554 (Nu-Venture), the 588 (Nu-Venture). The most frequent is the 72, 13 times each weekday — board at The Cannon (Stop B) and get off at Asda (opp), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Kings Hill?
Between 26 minutes on the 588 and 55 on the 575, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Aylesford, Ditton, Larkfield, Leybourne and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Kings Hill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:29 and the last around 17:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Kings Hill?
Adult singles from Maidstone to Kings Hill: £5.10 on the 72, 575 and 576 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 72, the 575 and the 576 cost at most £3.00 if they take 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.