5 Maidstone ↔ Cranbrook
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:04, last bus 07:04. 1 journey on weekdays.
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Timetable
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| War Memorial (adj) | 07:04 |
|---|---|
| Congregational Church (opp) | 07:06 |
| Recreation Ground (opp) | 07:12 |
| Station Approach (adj) | 07:27 |
| Linton Corner (N-bound) | 07:42 |
| The Wheatsheaf (N-bound) | 07:51 |
| King Street (Stop G) | 08:06 |
Route map
All stops on route 5
5 towards Maidstone
- War Memorial (adj) Cranbrook
- Fire Station (adj) Cranbrook
- Congregational Church (opp) Cranbrook
- Cranbrook School (adj) Cranbrook
- Waterloo Road (N-bound) Cranbrook
- The Barracks (adj) Wilsley Pound
- Recreation Ground (opp) Sissinghurst
- Cleavers (adj) Sissinghurst
- The Knoxbridge Inn (adj) Knox Bridge
- Cranbrook Road (N-bound) Knox Bridge
- Pinnock Lane (adj) Staplehurst
- Church (opp) Staplehurst
- Monument (adj) Staplehurst
- Station Approach (adj) Staplehurst
- Chart Hill Road (opp) Cross-at-Hand
- 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
- King Street (Stop G) Maidstone
Service registration & registered changes
- ✏️ Service change effective 1 September 2026 High Street. Cranbrook War Memorial → High Street, Maidstone Town Centre
- ❌ Withdrawal effective 31 August 2026 Operating between High Street. Cranbrook War Memorial and High Street, Maidstone Town Centre given service number 5 effective from 31 August 2026.
- 🆕 New service effective 29 August 2023 Monday to Friday Kent Schooldays only
🏛️ Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Kent County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/132 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5 bus?
The first 5 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:04 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5 bus?
The last 5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:04. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5 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 5 bus?
The 5 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 28 August 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000141/132. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.