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Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Maidstone and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. There is a bus service every few hours from Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus bus 28
4h 23m

Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run hourly between Maidstone and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterfront Bus Station and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 40m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 36m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 34m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 42m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 44m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 40m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 37m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 40m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 27m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 29m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea? 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.

Map of how to get from Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Park Tavern via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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