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Trip Overview

The average bus between Maidstone and Hastings takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Maidstone to Hastings. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 5 bus, line 349 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Sheal's Crescent to The Eight Bellsbus bus 5
  2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to White Rock Gardensbus bus 349 / ...
2h 15m
£5–6

Maidstone to Hastings bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Maidstone and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Hastings at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East1h 59m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 12m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 22m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East3h 13m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 27m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East1h 59m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East3h 13m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 27m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East1h 59m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East3h 13m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 27m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East1h 59m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East3h 13m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 27m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East1h 59m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach South East2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Hastings? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 36.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Hastings, England?

You can take a bus from Sheal's Crescent to White Rock Gardens via The Eight Bells in around 2h 15m.

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