Bus from West Malling to Aylesford
9 direct routes · 9–35 min · first bus 07:06, last bus 18:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Aylesford as of 10:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Malling, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~26 min | 13 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:40 | 18:31 | High Street (N-bound) | Retail Park (opp) | Leybourne, Larkfield & Ditton |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · 770, 575, 77, 215, 570, 588R, 58, 572
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 770 | Nu-Venture | ~9 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:32 | 16:51 | High Street (N-bound) | Railway Station (adj) | Leybourne, Larkfield & Ditton |
| 575 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~35 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:11 | 07:28 | High Street (N-bound) | Retail Park (opp) | Leybourne, Larkfield, East Malling, Larkfield & Ditton |
| 77 | Nu-Venture | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:18 | 18:18 | High Street (N-bound) | Railway Station (adj) | Leybourne, Larkfield & Ditton |
| 215 | Autocar Bus & Coach Services | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:43 | 14:43 | High Street (N-bound) | Retail Park (opp) | Leybourne, Larkfield & Ditton |
| 570 | Nu-Venture | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:33 | 07:33 | High Street (N-bound) | Retail Park (opp) | Leybourne, Larkfield, East Malling, Larkfield & Ditton |
| 588R | Nu-Venture | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:32 | 16:32 | High Street (N-bound) | Railway Station (adj) | Larkfield & New Hythe |
| 58 | Nu-Venture | ~18 min | 1 | Fridays only | 10:17 | 10:17 | High Street (N-bound) | Retail Park (opp) | Leybourne, Larkfield, East Malling, Larkfield & Ditton |
| 572 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:06 | 07:06 | High Street (N-bound) | Retail Park (opp) | Leybourne, Larkfield & Ditton |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Malling 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 72 bus, 770 bus, 575 bus, 77 bus, 215 bus, 570 bus, 58 bus or 572 bus timetable.
Fares from West Malling to Aylesford
- £4.10 adult single on the 72, 575 and 572 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.45 adult single on the 570 (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 West Malling to Aylesford?
9 routes run directly from West Malling to Aylesford: the 72 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 770 (Nu-Venture), the 575 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 77 (Nu-Venture), the 215 (Autocar Bus & Coach Services), the 570 (Nu-Venture), the 588R (Nu-Venture), the 58 (Nu-Venture), the 572 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 72, 13 times each weekday — board at High Street (N-bound) and get off at Retail Park (opp), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Malling to Aylesford?
Between 9 minutes on the 770 and 35 on the 575, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Leybourne, Larkfield, Ditton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from West Malling to Aylesford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:06 and the last around 18:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Malling to Aylesford?
Adult singles from West Malling to Aylesford: £4.10 on the 72, 575 and 572 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £4.45 on the 570 (Nu-Venture). The 72, the 575, the 570 and the 572 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.