🚌 Bus from Maidstone to West Malling
7 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 17:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~44 min | 22 | 08:25 | 17:20 | Chequers Bus Station (Stop H2) |
| 575 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~52 min | 1 | 15:28 | 15:28 | Chequers Bus Station (Stop H2) |
| 570 | Nu-Venture | ~42 min | 1 | 15:48 | 15:48 | Chequers Bus Station (Stop H2) |
| 576 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~70 min | 1 | 15:17 | 15:17 | Old Loose Hill (adj) |
| 58 | Nu-Venture | ~30 min | 1 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Chequers Bus Station (Stop H1) |
| 588 | Nu-Venture | ~45 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | Oakwood Park Grammar School (o/s) |
| 587 | Nu-Venture | ~57 min | 1 | 15:37 | 15:37 | Oakwood Park 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 West Malling?
7 routes run directly from Maidstone to West Malling: the 72 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 575 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 570 (Nu-Venture), the 576 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 58 (Nu-Venture), the 588 (Nu-Venture), the 587 (Nu-Venture).
How long does the bus take from Maidstone to West Malling?
Around 44 minutes on the 72, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Maidstone to West Malling?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 72) leaves around 08:25 and the last around 17:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maidstone to West Malling?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.