Bus from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells
2 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 21:13 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:19, last bus 16:49.
Next buses to Tunbridge Wells as of 18:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~72 min | 40 | Sat 30 · Sun 18 | 05:24 | 21:13 | The Cannon (Stop B) | St John's Church (adj) | Teston, Wateringbury, Mereworth, Hadlow & Tonbridge |
| 6 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~81 min | 9 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 16:43 | The Cannon (Stop B) | Railway Station (Stop S) | Teston, Wateringbury, Nettlestead, Nettlestead Green, East Peckham, Beltring & 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 7 bus or 6 bus timetable.
Fares from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells
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 Tunbridge Wells?
2 routes run directly from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells: the 7 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 6 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 7, 40 times each weekday — board at The Cannon (Stop B) and get off at St John's Church (adj), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells?
Around 72 minutes on the 7, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Teston, Wateringbury, Mereworth, Hadlow and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 21:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells?
Adult singles from Maidstone to Tunbridge Wells: £5.10 on the 7 and 6 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 7 and the 6 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.