588R Aylesford to Maidstone via Larkfield, Barming
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:08, last bus 15:37. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:08 |
|---|---|
| Railway Station (opp) | 07:08 |
| Leybourne Park (opp) | 07:12 |
| The Lakes (opp) | 07:13 |
| Town Hill Roundabout (just before) | 07:22 |
| Tower View (S-bound) | 07:30 |
| Gibson Drive (NW-bound) | 07:40 |
| Church (adj) | 07:53 |
| Oakwood Park (adj) | 08:08 |
| Bower Mount Road (adj) | 08:17 |
| Saxon Mews (adj) | 08:22 |
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 588R
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 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 588R
588R towards Maidstone
All 19 stops
- Railway Station (opp) Aylesford
- Leybourne Park (opp) New Hythe
- The Lakes (opp) Larkfield
- Kent Mart (opp) Larkfield
- Town Hill Roundabout (just before) West Malling
- High Street (S-bound) West Malling
- Tower View (S-bound) Kings Hill
- Asda (opp) Kings Hill
- Baxter Way (adj) Kings Hill
- Bovarde Avenue (SE-bound) Kings Hill
- Forest Way (opp) Kings Hill
- Gibson Drive (NW-bound) Kings Hill
- Typhoon Road (adj) Kings Hill
- Church (adj) Wateringbury
- The Wateringbury (opp) Wateringbury
- Fountain Lane (Stop A) Barming
- Oakwood Park (adj) Maidstone
- Bower Mount Road (adj) Maidstone
- Saxon Mews (adj) Maidstone
588R towards Aylesford
All 15 stops
- Oakwood Park Grammar School (o/s) Maidstone
- Bower Mount Road (adj) Maidstone
- Bramble Close (adj) Maidstone
- Fountain Lane (Stop C) Barming
- The Wateringbury (adj) Wateringbury
- Airfield Estate (NE-bound) Kings Hill
- Forest Way (adj) Kings Hill
- Bovarde Avenue (NW-bound) Kings Hill
- Asda (adj) Kings Hill
- High Street (N-bound) West Malling
- Town Hill Roundabout (just after) West Malling
- Kent Mart (adj) Larkfield
- The Lakes (adj) Larkfield
- Leybourne Park (adj) New Hythe
- Railway Station (adj) Aylesford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 588R bus?
The first 588R departure on weekdays leaves at 07:08 (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 15:37. 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 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.