23 Maidstone to Goudhurst via West Farleigh, Yalding
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 06:45, last bus 17:38. 19 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 23? 64 other bus routes are numbered 23 elsewhere in the UK — see every 23 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:14 to Goudhurst | 11:10 | 12:10 to Goudhurst | 13:10 | 13:37 to Goudhurst | 14:32 | 14:57 | 15:37 | 16:55 | 17:38 to Goudhurst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Street (Stop L3) | 10:14 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 13:37 | 14:32 | 14:57 | 15:37 | 16:55 | 17:38 |
| Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) | 10:15 | 11:11 | 12:11 | 13:11 | 13:38 | 14:33 | 14:58 | 15:38 | 16:56 | 17:39 |
| Brenchley Road (adj) | 10:19 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 13:42 | 14:37 | 15:02 | 15:42 | 17:00 | 17:44 |
| Albert Reed Gardens (opp) | · | 11:17 | · | 13:17 | · | 14:40 | 15:05 | 15:45 | 17:03 | · |
| Launder Way (adj) | · | 11:20 | · | 13:20 | · | 14:42 | 15:07 | 15:47 | 17:05 | · |
| Launder Way (opp) | 10:22 | · | 12:18 | · | 13:45 | · | · | · | · | 17:47 |
| Church (opp) | 10:26 | · | 12:22 | · | 13:49 | · | · | · | · | 17:51 |
| Good Intent (opp) | 10:33 | · | 12:29 | · | 13:56 | · | · | · | · | 17:58 |
| War Memorial (adj) | 10:43 | · | 12:39 | · | 14:06 | · | · | · | · | 18:08 |
| The Chequers (opp) | 10:47 | · | 12:43 | · | 14:10 | · | · | · | · | 18:12 |
| School (opp) | 10:53 | · | 12:49 | · | 14:16 | · | · | · | · | 18:18 |
| Sheephurst Lane (adj) | 10:56 | · | 12:52 | · | 14:19 | · | · | · | · | 18:21 |
| Crossroads Sheephurst Lane (E-bound) | 11:01 | · | 12:57 | · | 14:24 | · | · | · | · | 18:26 |
| Library (adj) | 11:04 | · | 13:00 | · | 14:27 | · | · | · | · | 18:29 |
| Railway Station (opp) | 11:05 | · | 13:01 | · | 14:28 | · | · | · | · | 18:30 |
| Crossroads (S-bound) | 11:08 | · | 13:04 | · | 14:31 | · | · | · | · | 18:33 |
| Woolpack Cottage (o/s) | 11:11 | · | 13:07 | · | 14:34 | · | · | · | · | 18:36 |
| War Memorial (S-bound) | 11:19 | · | 13:15 | · | 14:42 | · | · | · | · | 18:44 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 23
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults.
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Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 April 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Nu-Venture.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Nu-Venture before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (34 journeys in both directions together, against 19), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Nu-Venture before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 9 journeys, first 08:49 towards Maidstone: 7 journeys, first 08:56
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 9 journeys, first 08:49 towards Maidstone: 7 journeys, first 08:56
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 9 journeys, first 08:49 towards Maidstone: 7 journeys, first 08:56
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 9 journeys, first 08:49 towards Maidstone: 7 journeys, first 08:56
Route map
All stops on route 23
23 towards Goudhurst
All 45 stops
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) Maidstone
- Lower Stone Street (Stop F) Maidstone
- Waterloo Street (just before) Maidstone
- Coombe Road (adj) Maidstone
- Brenchley Road (adj) Maidstone
- Courtenay Road (adj) Tovil
- Albert Reed Gardens (opp) Tovil
- Farleigh Hill Tesco (opp) Tovil
- Recycling Centre (opp) Tovil
- Tovil Green Court (opp) Tovil
- Burial Ground Lane (N-bound) Tovil
- Launder Way (adj) Tovil
- Beaconsfield Road (opp) Tovil
- Launder Way (opp) Tovil
- Tovil Green Court (adj) Tovil
- Recycling Centre (adj) Tovil
- Lower Road (opp) Tovil
- Priory Close (opp) East Farleigh
- Church (opp) East Farleigh
- Gallants Lane (adj) East Farleigh
- St Helens Lane (opp) East Farleigh
- Good Intent (opp) West Farleigh
- Lodge Cottage (adj) West Farleigh
- Shingle Barn Lane (adj) West Farleigh
- Yalding Hill (S-bound) Yalding
- War Memorial (adj) Yalding
- Post Office (opp) Yalding
- The Chequers (opp) Laddingford
- Jarmons Lane (opp) Collier Street
- Haviker Street (adj) Collier Street
- School (opp) Collier Street
- Sheephurst Lane (adj) Claygate
- Crossroads Sheephurst Lane (E-bound) Marden Beech
- Crossroads Plain Road (E-bound) Marden Beech
- Albion Road (adj) Marden
- The Unicorn (opp) Marden
- Library (adj) Marden
- Railway Station (opp) Marden
- West End Tavern (opp) Marden
- Mayes Road (opp) Marden
- Crossroads (S-bound) Marden Beech
- Woolpack Cottage (o/s) Winchet Hill
- Gore Court (adj) Goudhurst
- War Memorial (S-bound) Goudhurst
23 towards Maidstone
All 42 stops
- Albert Reed Gardens (opp) Tovil
- Farleigh Hill Tesco (opp) Tovil
- War Memorial (N-bound) Goudhurst
- Gore Court (opp) Goudhurst
- Woolpack Cottage (opp) Winchet Hill
- Crossroads (N-bound) Marden Beech
- Mayes Road (adj) Marden
- West End Tavern (adj) Marden
- Railway Station (adj) Marden
- Library (opp) Marden
- Albion Road (opp) Marden
- Crossroads Plain Road (W-bound) Marden Beech
- Sheephurst Lane (opp) Claygate
- School (adj) Collier Street
- Haviker Street (opp) Collier Street
- Jarmons Lane (adj) Collier Street
- The Chequers (adj) Laddingford
- Post Office (adj) Yalding
- War Memorial (opp) Yalding
- Yalding Hill (N-bound) Yalding
- Shingle Barn Lane (opp) West Farleigh
- Lodge Cottage (opp) West Farleigh
- Good Intent (adj) West Farleigh
- Goulston Bungalows (o/s) West Farleigh
- St Helens Lane (adj) East Farleigh
- Gallants Lane (opp) East Farleigh
- Church (adj) East Farleigh
- Priory Close (adj) East Farleigh
- Lower Road (adj) Tovil
- Recycling Centre (opp) Tovil
- Tovil Green Court (opp) Tovil
- Burial Ground Lane (N-bound) Tovil
- Launder Way (adj) Tovil
- Beaconsfield Road (adj) Tovil
- Courtenay Road (opp) Tovil
- Brenchley Road (opp) Maidstone
- Coombe Road (opp) Maidstone
- Hayle Road (N-bound) Maidstone
- College Avenue (adj) Maidstone
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop H1) Maidstone
- Mill Street (Stop C) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 23 bus?
The first 23 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 23 bus?
The last 23 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:38. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 23 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Nu-Venture day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 23 bus?
The 23 is operated by Nu-Venture.
Timetable data from Nu-Venture via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Nu-Venture last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.