554 Larkfield to Vinters Park via Barming, Maidstone
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:06, last bus 15:36. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 554? 2 other bus routes are numbered 554 elsewhere in the UK — see every 554 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:06 |
|---|---|
| Lunsford Lane Turning (opp) | 07:06 |
| Tower View (S-bound) | 07:18 |
| Gibson Drive (NW-bound) | 07:29 |
| Church (adj) | 07:37 |
| Fountain Lane (Stop A) | 07:55 |
| Rocky Hill (Stop U) | 08:06 |
| King Street (Stop K1) | 08:11 |
| Invicta Girls' Grammar School (o/s) | 08:21 |
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 554
Nu-Venture publishes singles, day returns and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single · 554 Adult Weekly · 554 Child Weekly
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 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 Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 554
554 towards Vinters Park
All 45 stops
- Lunsford Lane Turning (opp) Larkfield
- Leybourne Turning West (W-bound) Leybourne
- Town Hill Roundabout (just before) West Malling
- Town Hill (S-bound) West Malling
- High Street (S-bound) West Malling
- Manor Park Country Park (adj) St Leonards Street
- St Leonard's Street (SW-bound) St Leonards Street
- Teston Road (SW-bound) St Leonards Street
- King Hill (SW-bound) West Malling
- Tower View (S-bound) Kings Hill
- Asda (opp) Kings Hill
- Baxter Way (adj) Kings Hill
- Bovarde Avenue (SE-bound) Kings Hill
- Melrose Avenue (opp) Kings Hill
- Forest Way (opp) Kings Hill
- Gibson Drive (NW-bound) Kings Hill
- Typhoon Road (adj) Kings Hill
- Kent Street (before) Mereworth
- Crossroads (S-bound) Mereworth
- Pizien Well Road (opp) Wateringbury
- Old Road (opp) Wateringbury
- Church (adj) Wateringbury
- The Wateringbury (opp) Wateringbury
- Valley Court (opp) Teston
- The Street (adj) Teston
- The Bull (opp) Barming
- The Redstart (opp) Barming
- Beverley Road Shops (o/s) Barming
- Beverley Road (after) Barming
- Fountain Lane (Stop A) Barming
- St Andrew's Church (adj) Barming
- Bramble Close (opp) Maidstone
- Malling Terrace (adj) Maidstone
- Saxon Mews (opp) Maidstone
- Warden Close (adj) Maidstone
- Court Drive (adj) Maidstone
- Queen's Avenue (adj) Maidstone
- Somerfield Hospital (Stop A) Maidstone
- Bower Mount Road (opp) Maidstone
- Rocky Hill (Stop U) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop T) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop M1) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop K1) Maidstone
- Haynes (adj) Maidstone
- Invicta Girls' Grammar School (o/s) Vinters Park
554 towards Larkfield
All 43 stops
- Invicta Girls' Grammar School (o/s) Vinters Park
- Haynes (opp) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop G) 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 C) Barming
- Beverley Road (opp) Barming
- Glebe Lane (adj) Barming
- The Bull (adj) Barming
- The Street (opp) Teston
- Valley Court (adj) Teston
- The Wateringbury (adj) Wateringbury
- Church (opp) Wateringbury
- Old Road (adj) Wateringbury
- Pizien Well Road (adj) Wateringbury
- Crossroads (N-bound) Mereworth
- Kent Street (after) Mereworth
- Typhoon Road (opp) Kings Hill
- Gibson Drive (SE-bound) Kings Hill
- Forest Way (adj) Kings Hill
- Melrose Avenue (adj) Kings Hill
- Bovarde Avenue (NW-bound) Kings Hill
- Baxter Way (opp) Kings Hill
- Asda (adj) Kings Hill
- King Hill (NE-bound) West Malling
- Teston Road (NE-bound) St Leonards Street
- Manor Park Country Park (opp) St Leonards Street
- High Street (N-bound) West Malling
- Town Hill (N-bound) West Malling
- Town Hill Roundabout (just after) West Malling
- Leybourne Turning West (E-bound) Leybourne
- Leybourne Turning East (E-bound) Leybourne
- Lunsford Lane Turning (adj) Larkfield
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 March 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 19 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 January 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 29 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/1 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 554 bus?
The first 554 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:06 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 554 bus?
The last 554 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:36. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 554 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 554 bus?
The 554 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. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000141/1. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.