Bus from Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone
2 direct routes · about 67 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 07:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tunbridge Wells, 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 | ~67 min | 39 | Sat 30 · Sun 17 | 06:10 | 22:32 | Culverden Down (adj) | The Cannon (Stop T) | Tonbridge, Hadlow, Mereworth, Wateringbury & Teston |
| 6 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~72 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:44 | 14:58 | Sandhurst Road South (adj) | The Cannon (Stop T) | Pembury, Kippings Cross, Matfield, Paddock Wood, Beltring, East Peckham & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone
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 Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone?
2 routes run directly from Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone: the 7 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 6 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 7, 39 times each weekday — board at Culverden Down (adj) and get off at The Cannon (Stop T), about 67 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone?
Around 67 minutes on the 7, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tonbridge, Hadlow, Mereworth, Wateringbury and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 22:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone?
Adult singles from Tunbridge Wells to Maidstone: £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.