Bus from Wateringbury to West Malling
5 direct routes · 15–30 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 16:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to West Malling as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wateringbury, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC4 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Glebe Meadow (adj) | High Street (N-bound) | Mereworth & Kings Hill |
| 588R | Nu-Venture | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | The Wateringbury (adj) | High Street (N-bound) | Kings Hill |
| 555 | Nu-Venture | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:54 | 15:54 | The Wateringbury (adj) | High Street (N-bound) | Mereworth & Kings Hill |
| 554 | Nu-Venture | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:00 | 16:00 | The Wateringbury (adj) | High Street (N-bound) | Mereworth & Kings Hill |
| 588 | Nu-Venture | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | The Wateringbury (adj) | High Street (N-bound) | Mereworth & Kings Hill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wateringbury 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 HC4 bus, 555 bus, 554 bus or 588 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wateringbury to West Malling?
5 routes run directly from Wateringbury to West Malling: the HC4 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services), the 588R (Nu-Venture), the 555 (Nu-Venture), the 554 (Nu-Venture), the 588 (Nu-Venture). The most frequent is the HC4, once each weekday — board at Glebe Meadow (adj) and get off at High Street (N-bound), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wateringbury to West Malling?
Between 15 minutes on the HC4 and 30 on the 555, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Mereworth, Kings Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wateringbury to West Malling?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 16:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wateringbury to West Malling?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.