Maidstone bus services

Whether it's for shopping or culture, explore Maidstone by bus

For tourists or locals, Maidstone offers loads of fun things to do. Here's a plethora of high street shops, independents and restaurants, without London's mobs. For some culture, book tickets at The Hazlitt Theatre, which has a calendar of events ranging from ballet to comedy, or venture to Mote Park with its 440-acre landscaped park land, miniature railway and boating lake.

We offer over 10 bus routes in and around Maidstone, whether it’s a short hop from the town centre to the hospital or a bus to the nearby Medway Towns.

Zone maps

Take a look at our zone maps showing bus routes and ticket zone boundaries:

Latest news

Immediate suspension of evening journeys on Route 482

Following a series of serious incidents...
24 Apr 2025
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Northfleet service changes June 2025

From 1 June 2025, we’ll be making some...
18 Mar 2025
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Tunbridge Wells Service Changes February 2025

We will be revising our timetables to...
28 Jan 2025
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A274 Headcorn Road closure

A274 closed at Sutton Valence from 8pm...
31 Mar 2025
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Medway Network Changes

We are making some changes to our...
14 Mar 2025
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Maidstone – Bluewater 701 service

We are excited to announce the return of...
21 Nov 2024
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Hawkhurst Major Roadworks March 2025

There are some major roadworks taking...
20 Mar 2025
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New Services H1 & H3

Please note the following changes from...
07 Mar 2025
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Christmas events on the 480

Our fast and frequent 480 service...
19 Nov 2024
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