🚌 Bus from West Malling to Maidstone
6 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 09:40, last bus 18:41 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~36 min | 21 | 09:40 | 18:41 | High Street (N-bound) |
| 575 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~51 min | 2 | 07:11 | 07:28 | High Street (N-bound) |
| 570 | Nu-Venture | ~28 min | 1 | 07:33 | 07:33 | High Street (N-bound) |
| 58 | Nu-Venture | ~26 min | 1 | 10:17 | 10:17 | High Street (N-bound) |
| 572 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~31 min | 1 | 07:06 | 07:06 | High Street (N-bound) |
| 588R | Nu-Venture | ~46 min | 1 | 07:22 | 07:22 | Town Hill Roundabout (just before) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from West Malling to Maidstone?
6 routes run directly from West Malling to Maidstone: the 72 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 575 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 570 (Nu-Venture), the 58 (Nu-Venture), the 572 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 588R (Nu-Venture).
How long does the bus take from West Malling to Maidstone?
Around 36 minutes on the 72, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from West Malling to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 72) leaves around 09:40 and the last around 18:41. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Malling to Maidstone?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.