3 Chequers Bus Station ↔ Maidstone Hospital
Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. First bus 06:00, last bus 23:00. 154 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Chequers Bus Station (Stop H4) | 06:00 | 06:01 | 06:17 | 06:45 | 06:55 | 07:01 | 07:18 | 07:39 | 08:00 | 08:01 | 08:15 | 08:23 | 08:29 | 08:45 | 09:01 | 09:10 | 09:30 | 09:50 | 10:01 | 10:10 | 10:30 | 10:31 | 10:50 | 11:01 | 11:10 | 11:30 | 11:31 | 11:50 | 12:01 | 12:10 | 12:30 | 12:31 | 12:50 | 13:01 | 13:10 | 13:30 | 13:31 | 13:50 | 14:01 | 14:10 | 14:30 | 14:31 | 14:50 | 15:01 | 15:06 | 15:26 | 15:31 | 15:46 | 16:01 | 16:07 | 16:28 | 16:31 | 16:50 | 17:01 | 17:10 | 17:31 | 17:33 | 17:55 | 18:01 | 18:25 | 18:31 | 18:55 | 19:01 | 19:25 | 19:55 | 20:40 | 21:40 | 22:40 |
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| Clare Park (adj) | 06:09 | 06:13 | 06:26 | 06:54 | 07:06 | 07:13 | 07:30 | 07:52 | 08:15 | 08:13 | 08:30 | 08:38 | 08:44 | 08:58 | 09:13 | 09:21 | 09:41 | 10:01 | 10:13 | 10:21 | 10:41 | 10:43 | 11:01 | 11:13 | 11:21 | 11:41 | 11:43 | 12:01 | 12:13 | 12:21 | 12:41 | 12:43 | 13:01 | 13:13 | 13:21 | 13:41 | 13:43 | 14:01 | 14:13 | 14:21 | 14:41 | 14:43 | 15:01 | 15:13 | 15:18 | 15:38 | 15:43 | 15:58 | 16:13 | 16:20 | 16:40 | 16:43 | 17:02 | 17:13 | 17:22 | 17:43 | 17:45 | 18:07 | 18:13 | 18:37 | 18:43 | 19:06 | 19:13 | 19:35 | 20:05 | 20:50 | 21:48 | 22:48 |
| Maidstone Hospital (o/s) | 06:17 | 06:21 | 06:34 | 07:02 | 07:14 | 07:21 | 07:40 | 08:02 | 08:27 | 08:21 | 08:41 | 08:49 | 08:55 | 09:08 | 09:21 | 09:30 | 09:50 | 10:10 | 10:21 | 10:30 | 10:50 | 10:51 | 11:10 | 11:21 | 11:30 | 11:50 | 11:51 | 12:10 | 12:21 | 12:30 | 12:50 | 12:51 | 13:10 | 13:21 | 13:30 | 13:50 | 13:51 | 14:10 | 14:21 | 14:30 | 14:50 | 14:51 | 15:10 | 15:21 | 15:30 | 15:51 | 15:51 | 16:10 | 16:21 | 16:30 | 16:49 | 16:51 | 17:11 | 17:21 | 17:31 | 17:51 | 17:54 | 18:15 | 18:21 | 18:45 | 18:51 | 19:14 | 19:21 | 19:42 | 20:12 | 20:57 | 21:54 | 22:54 |
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Maidstone Hospital
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop H4) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop E3) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop B) Maidstone
- Maidstone West Railway Station (Stop A2) Maidstone
- Bower Place (adj) Maidstone
- Bower Lane (adj) Maidstone
- St Michael's Church (adj) Maidstone
- The Poplars (opp) Maidstone
- Clare Park (adj) Maidstone
- Oakwood Park (opp) Maidstone
- Western Road (adj) Maidstone
- Cherry Tree (adj) Maidstone
- St Andrew's Church (opp) Barming
- Fountain Lane (Stop B) Barming
- Oakapple Lane (adj) Barming Heath
- Maidstone Hospital (o/s) Barming Heath
3 towards Chequers Bus Station
- Maidstone Hospital (o/s) Barming Heath
- Oakapple Lane (opp) Barming Heath
- Fountain Lane (Stop A) Barming
- Cherry Tree (opp) Maidstone
- St Andrew's Church (adj) Barming
- Western Road (opp) Maidstone
- Oakwood Park (adj) Maidstone
- The Poplars (adj) Maidstone
- St Michael's Church (opp) Maidstone
- Bower Lane (opp) Maidstone
- Terrace Road (N-bound) Maidstone
- Rocky Hill (Stop U) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop M2) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop T) Maidstone
- Mill Street (Stop D) Maidstone
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop H4) Maidstone
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Maidstone Hospital and Maidstone, Chequers Bus Station given service number 3 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3 bus?
The first 3 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3 bus?
The last 3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva Kent and Surrey day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 3 bus?
The 3 is operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.