6X Maidstone Hospital ↔ Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. First bus 05:55, last bus 21:31. 44 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Arriva Kent and Surrey 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 Tunbridge Wells Hospital · Monday to Friday towards Tunbridge Wells Hospital · Saturday towards Tunbridge Wells Hospital · Sunday towards Maidstone Hospital · Monday to Friday towards Maidstone Hospital · Saturday towards Maidstone Hospital · Sunday
6X towards Tunbridge Wells Hospital — Monday to Friday (22 journeys)
Chequers Bus Station (Stop H4) 05:55·····················
Oakwood Park (opp) 06:06·····················
Maidstone Hospital (o/s) 06:1406:4507:2608:0508:5509:3510:1711:0011:4512:3013:1514:0014:4515:3016:1517:0017:5618:3019:1619:4420:2820:56
The Bull (adj) 06:1906:5207:3308:1509:0309:4210:2411:0611:5112:3613:2114:0614:5315:3916:2517:1018:0418:3719:2219:4920:3321:01
The Wateringbury (adj) 06:2406:5807:4108:2409:1009:4910:3111:1311:5812:4313:2814:1315:0015:4616:3217:1718:1018:4219:2719:5420:3821:06
The Hop Pole (opp) 06:2907:0307:4708:3009:1609:5410:3711:1912:0412:4913:3414:1915:0615:5216:3817:2318:1618:4719:3219:5920:4321:12
Tunbridge Wells Hospital (o/s) 06:4507:2008:0708:4909:3310:1010:5311:3512:2013:0513:5014:3515:2416:1016:5617:4118:3319:0319:4720:1520:5821:26

Route map

All stops on route 6X

6X towards Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  1. Chequers Bus Station (Stop H4) Maidstone
  2. Royal Star Arcade (Stop E3) Maidstone
  3. The Cannon (Stop B) Maidstone
  4. Maidstone West Railway Station (Stop A2) Maidstone
  5. Bower Place (adj) Maidstone
  6. Bower Lane (adj) Maidstone
  7. St Michael's Church (adj) Maidstone
  8. The Poplars (opp) Maidstone
  9. Clare Park (adj) Maidstone
  10. Oakwood Park (opp) Maidstone
  11. Western Road (adj) Maidstone
  12. Cherry Tree (adj) Maidstone
  13. St Andrew's Church (opp) Barming
  14. Fountain Lane (Stop B) Barming
  15. Oakapple Lane (adj) Barming Heath
  16. Maidstone Hospital (o/s) Barming Heath
  17. Oakapple Lane (opp) Barming Heath
  18. Fountain Lane (Stop C) Barming
  19. Beverley Road (opp) Barming
  20. Glebe Lane (adj) Barming
  21. The Bull (adj) Barming
  22. The Street (opp) Teston
  23. Valley Court (adj) Teston
  24. The Wateringbury (adj) Wateringbury
  25. Glebe Meadow (opp) Wateringbury
  26. Railway Station (adj) Wateringbury
  27. Village Hall (o/s) Nettlestead
  28. Gibbs Hill (opp) Nettlestead
  29. The Hop Pole (opp) Nettlestead Green
  30. Mercure Hotel (opp) Pembury
  31. Tunbridge Wells Hospital (o/s) Pembury

6X towards Maidstone Hospital

  1. Tunbridge Wells Hospital (o/s) Pembury
  2. Mercure Hotel (adj) Pembury
  3. The Hop Pole (adj) Nettlestead Green
  4. Gibbs Hill (adj) Nettlestead
  5. Village Hall (opp) Nettlestead
  6. Glebe Meadow (adj) Wateringbury
  7. Railway Station (opp) Wateringbury
  8. The Wateringbury (opp) Wateringbury
  9. Valley Court (opp) Teston
  10. The Street (adj) Teston
  11. The Bull (nr) Barming
  12. Glebe Lane (opp) Barming
  13. Beverley Road (after) Barming
  14. Beverley Road (adj) Barming
  15. Fountain Lane (Stop B) Barming
  16. Oakapple Lane (adj) Barming Heath
  17. Maidstone Hospital (o/s) Barming Heath

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

MaidstoneBarmingPemburyWateringburyBarming HeathTestonNettlesteadNettlestead Green

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 6X bus?

The first 6X departure on weekdays leaves at 05:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 6X bus?

The last 6X on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:31. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 6X bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva Kent and Surrey day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 6X bus?

The 6X is operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey.

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