Bus from Maidstone to Tenterden
1 direct route · about 50 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 21:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tenterden as of 08:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~50 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 8 | 06:05 | 21:35 | Longfield Place (opp) | The Vine (opp) | Langley, Warmlake Corner, Sutton Valence, Gladdish, Headcorn, Lashenden & 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 12 bus timetable.
Fares from Maidstone to Tenterden
- £5.10 adult single on the 12 (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 Tenterden?
The 12 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) runs directly from Maidstone to Tenterden. Board at Longfield Place (opp) and get off at The Vine (opp); the journey takes about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Tenterden?
Around 50 minutes on the 12, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Langley, Warmlake Corner, Sutton Valence, Gladdish and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Tenterden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 21:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Tenterden?
An adult single from Maidstone to Tenterden is £5.10 on the 12 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), from Longfield Place (opp) to The Vine (opp). The 12 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.