588R Railway Station ↔ Saxon Mews

Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:08, last bus 15:37. 2 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 →
📅 Tomorrow is Summer bank holiday — many operators run a Sunday or special timetable on bank holidays. Check before travelling.

Timetable

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towards Saxon Mews · Monday to Friday towards Railway Station · Monday to Friday
588R towards Saxon Mews — Monday to Friday (1 journey)
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

Route map

All stops on route 588R

588R towards Saxon Mews

  1. Railway Station (opp) Aylesford
  2. Leybourne Park (opp) New Hythe
  3. The Lakes (opp) Larkfield
  4. Town Hill Roundabout (just before) West Malling
  5. Kent Mart (opp) Larkfield
  6. High Street (S-bound) West Malling
  7. Tower View (S-bound) Kings Hill
  8. Asda (opp) Kings Hill
  9. Baxter Way (adj) Kings Hill
  10. Bovarde Avenue (SE-bound) Kings Hill
  11. Forest Way (opp) Kings Hill
  12. Gibson Drive (NW-bound) Kings Hill
  13. Typhoon Road (adj) Kings Hill
  14. Church (adj) Wateringbury
  15. The Wateringbury (opp) Wateringbury
  16. Fountain Lane (Stop A) Barming
  17. Oakwood Park (adj) Maidstone
  18. Bower Mount Road (adj) Maidstone
  19. Saxon Mews (adj) Maidstone

588R towards Railway Station

  1. Oakwood Park Grammar School (o/s) Maidstone
  2. Bower Mount Road (adj) Maidstone
  3. Bramble Close (adj) Maidstone
  4. Fountain Lane (Stop C) Barming
  5. The Wateringbury (adj) Wateringbury
  6. Airfield Estate (NE-bound) Kings Hill
  7. Forest Way (adj) Kings Hill
  8. Bovarde Avenue (NW-bound) Kings Hill
  9. Asda (adj) Kings Hill
  10. High Street (N-bound) West Malling
  11. Town Hill Roundabout (just after) West Malling
  12. Kent Mart (adj) Larkfield
  13. The Lakes (adj) Larkfield
  14. Leybourne Park (adj) New Hythe
  15. Railway Station (adj) Aylesford

Towns & areas on this route

MaidstoneLarkfieldBarmingKings HillAylesfordWest MallingWateringburyNew Hythe

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 28 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.