588R Maidstone ↔ West Malling

Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:22, last bus 07:22. 1 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Nu-Venture whether this route takes part. Details →

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.

towards Maidstone · Monday to Friday
588R towards Maidstone — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Town Hill Roundabout (just before) 07:22
Tower View (S-bound) 07:30
Gibson Drive (NW-bound) 07:40
Church (adj) 07:55
Oakwood Park (adj) 08:08
Somerfield Hospital (Stop B) 08:17
Saxon Mews (adj) 08:20

Route map

All stops on route 588R

588R towards Maidstone

  1. Town Hill Roundabout (just before) West Malling
  2. Town Hill (S-bound) West Malling
  3. High Street (S-bound) West Malling
  4. Manor Park Country Park (adj) St Leonards Street
  5. St Leonard's Street (SW-bound) St Leonards Street
  6. Teston Road (SW-bound) St Leonards Street
  7. King Hill (SW-bound) West Malling
  8. Tower View (S-bound) Kings Hill
  9. Asda (opp) Kings Hill
  10. Baxter Way (adj) Kings Hill
  11. Bovarde Avenue (SE-bound) Kings Hill
  12. Melrose Avenue (opp) Kings Hill
  13. Forest Way (opp) Kings Hill
  14. Gibson Drive (NW-bound) Kings Hill
  15. Typhoon Road (adj) Kings Hill
  16. Kent Street (before) Mereworth
  17. Pizien Well Road (opp) Wateringbury
  18. Old Road (opp) Wateringbury
  19. Church (adj) Wateringbury
  20. The Wateringbury (opp) Wateringbury
  21. Valley Court (opp) Teston
  22. The Street (adj) Teston
  23. The Bull (nr) Barming
  24. Glebe Lane (opp) Barming
  25. Beverley Road (adj) Barming
  26. Beverley Road (after) Barming
  27. Fountain Lane (Stop A) Barming
  28. St Andrew's Church (adj) Barming
  29. Cherry Tree (opp) Maidstone
  30. Western Road (opp) Maidstone
  31. Oakwood Park (adj) Maidstone
  32. The Poplars (adj) Maidstone
  33. St Michael's Church (opp) Maidstone
  34. Bower Lane (opp) Maidstone
  35. Terrace Road (N-bound) Maidstone
  36. Bedford Place (adj) Maidstone
  37. Bower Mount Road (adj) Maidstone
  38. Somerfield Hospital (Stop B) Maidstone
  39. Queen's Avenue (opp) Maidstone
  40. Court Drive (opp) Maidstone
  41. Shaftesbury Drive (opp) Maidstone
  42. Saxon Mews (adj) Maidstone

Towns & areas on this route

MaidstoneBarmingKings HillWest MallingWateringburyMereworthTestonSt Leonards Street

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 588R bus?

The first 588R departure on weekdays leaves at 07:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 588R bus?

The last 588R on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:22. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 588R 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 588R bus?

The 588R is operated by Nu-Venture.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.