🚌 Bus from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells
2 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 22:10 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~68 min | 90 | 05:22 | 22:10 | Chequers Bus Station (Stop H4) |
| 6 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~109 min | 1 | 15:35 | 15:35 | Invicta Girls' Grammar School (o/s) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells?
2 routes run directly from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells: the 7 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 6 (Arriva Kent and Surrey).
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells?
Around 68 minutes on the 7, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 7) leaves around 05:22 and the last around 22:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.