6 Maidstone
Operated by Nu-Venture. Registered as running via Queens Road & Maidstone, Kings Hill, Ryarsh, Maidstone. First bus 15:25, last bus 15:25. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £0.60 to £2.40 — more.
Wanted a different 6? 110 other bus routes are numbered 6 elsewhere in the UK — see every 6 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:25 |
|---|---|
| Oakwood Park (adj) | 15:25 |
| The Poplars (adj) | 15:26 |
| St Michael's Church (opp) | 15:27 |
| Bower Lane (opp) | 15:28 |
| Terrace Road (N-bound) | 15:29 |
| Rocky Hill (Stop U) | 15:30 |
| The Cannon (Stop T) | 15:32 |
| Royal Star Arcade (Stop M2) | 15:33 |
| King Street (Stop L3) | 15:33 |
| Chequers Bus Station (Stop J2) | 15:35 |
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.
Fares on the 6
Adult single £0.60 to £2.40 · Child single £0.30 to £1.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | St Michaels Church | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £2.40 | Maidstone West Stn | |
| £2.40 | £2.40 | £0.60 | MAIDSTONE Town Centre |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Bramble Close.
Nu-Venture's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 March 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Nu-Venture before you travel.
Tickets on the 6
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 April 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check 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 6
6 inbound
All 10 stops
- Oakwood Park (adj) Maidstone
- The Poplars (adj) Maidstone
- St Michael's Church (opp) Maidstone
- Bower Lane (opp) Maidstone
- Terrace Road (N-bound) Maidstone
- Rocky Hill (Stop U) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop T) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop M2) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop J2) Maidstone
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 2 March 2026 Monday to Friday School days only pm journey only
- Withdrawal effective 4 January 2026 Operating between Maidstone Town Centre and Barming given service number 6 / 578 effective from 04 January 2026.
- Service change effective 29 September 2025 Maidstone Town Centre → Barming, Tonbridge Road
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 12 June 2024 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/150 · Registration PK0000141/72 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 6 bus?
The first 6 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 6 bus?
The last 6 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 6 bus cost?
Nu-Venture's published fares on the 6: adult single £0.60 to £2.40, child single £0.30 to £1.50. 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 6 bus?
The 6 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 PK0000141/150. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.