The average bus between Hastings and Maidstone takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings to Maidstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Hastings and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Maidstone station via The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Hastings to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from White Rock Gardens station.
Hastings to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Postley Road station.
The distance between Hastings and Maidstone is 45.9 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Postley Road via The Eight Bells in around 2h 30m.