Bus from Rainham (Medway) to Maidstone
1 direct route · about 48 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 16:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 06:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rainham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | Nu-Venture | ~48 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:02 | 16:59 | White Horse (adj) | Esso Garage (opp) | Gillingham, Bredhurst & Boxley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rainham 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 130 bus timetable.
Fares from Rainham to Maidstone
- £5.40 adult single, £6.00 return on the 130 (Nu-Venture) — 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 Rainham to Maidstone?
The 130 (Nu-Venture) runs directly from Rainham to Maidstone. Board at White Horse (adj) and get off at Esso Garage (opp); the journey takes about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainham to Maidstone?
Around 48 minutes on the 130, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gillingham, Bredhurst, Boxley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainham to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:02 and the last around 16:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainham to Maidstone?
An adult single from Rainham to Maidstone is £5.40 on the 130 (Nu-Venture), from White Horse (adj) to Esso Garage (opp); an adult return is £6.00. The 130 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.