27 Maidstone to Goudhurst via Shepway, Marden
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 06:09, last bus 17:17. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
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| Stop | 06:09 | 08:48 |
|---|---|---|
| King Street (Stop L3) | 06:09 | 08:48 |
| Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) | 06:10 | 08:49 |
| The Wheatsheaf (S-bound) | 06:14 | 08:54 |
| Old Loose Hill (opp) | 06:16 | 08:56 |
| Linton Corner (S-bound) | 06:19 | 09:00 |
| Redwall Lane (opp) | 06:22 | 09:03 |
| Underlyn Industrial Estate (opp) | 06:25 | 09:06 |
| Library (adj) | 06:29 | 09:10 |
| Railway Station (opp) | 06:30 | 09:11 |
| Crossroads (S-bound) | 06:33 | 09:14 |
| Woolpack Cottage (o/s) | 06:36 | 09:17 |
| War Memorial (S-bound) | 06:43 | 09:25 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 27
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults.
Return · Single · Return Ticket - Adult · Return Ticket - Child · Single Ticket - Adult · Single Ticket - Child
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 towards Goudhurst: 3 journeys, first 06:09 towards Maidstone: 3 journeys, first 14:44
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 1 journey, first 07:53 towards Maidstone: 2 journeys, first 15:47
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 1 journey, first 07:53 towards Maidstone: 2 journeys, first 15:47
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 1 journey, first 07:53 towards Maidstone: 2 journeys, first 15:47
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Goudhurst: 1 journey, first 07:53 towards Maidstone: 2 journeys, first 15:47
Route map
All stops on route 27
27 towards Goudhurst
All 32 stops
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) Maidstone
- Lower Stone Street (Stop F) Maidstone
- Waterloo Street (just before) Maidstone
- Sheal's Crescent (opp) Maidstone
- Armstrong Road (opp) Maidstone
- Plains Avenue (adj) Shepway
- The Wheatsheaf (S-bound) Shepway
- Fire Station (adj) Maidstone
- The Swan (adj) Maidstone
- Anglesey Avenue (opp) Loose
- Norrington Road (adj) Loose
- The Walnut Tree (adj) Loose
- Old Loose Hill (opp) Loose
- Nursing Home (adj) Loose
- Rosemount Close (opp) Loose
- Salt's Avenue (adj) Linton
- Linton Corner (S-bound) Linton
- Church (adj) Linton
- Wheelers Lane (opp) Linton
- Redwall Lane (opp) Linton
- Stilebridge Lane (opp) Stile Bridge
- Underlyn Industrial Estate (opp) Underling Green
- St Ann's Green Lane (adj) Milebush
- 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
27 towards Maidstone
All 31 stops
- 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
- St Ann's Green Lane (opp) Milebush
- Underlyn Industrial Estate (adj) Underling Green
- Stilebridge Lane (adj) Stile Bridge
- Redwall Lane (adj) Linton
- Wheelers Lane (adj) Linton
- Church (opp) Linton
- Linton Corner (N-bound) Linton
- Salt's Avenue (opp) Linton
- Rosemount Close (adj) Loose
- Old Loose Hill (adj) Loose
- The Walnut Tree (opp) Loose
- Norrington Road (opp) Loose
- Anglesey Avenue (adj) Loose
- The Swan (opp) Maidstone
- Fire Station (opp) Maidstone
- The Wheatsheaf (N-bound) Shepway
- Armstrong Road (adj) Maidstone
- Sheal's Crescent (adj) Maidstone
- Postley Road (adj) Maidstone
- Hayle Road (N-bound) Maidstone
- College Avenue (adj) Maidstone
- Mill Street (Stop C) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 27 bus?
The first 27 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:09 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 27 bus?
The last 27 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:17. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 27 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 27 bus?
The 27 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.