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How to get from Eastbourne to Maidstone by bus?

By bus

To get from Eastbourne to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 99 bus from Cornfield Road, Eastbourne Town Centre station to Railway Station, Hastings Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29 bus and finally take the 12 bus from The Vine, Tenterden station to Chequers Bus Station, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9999
Bus - 2929
Bus - 1212
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Cornfield Road, Eastbourne Town Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cornfield Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
    ID C1
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Silverhill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Hastings Town Centre
    ID C
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Hastings Town Centre
    ID F
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Tenterden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Vine, Tenterden
    69 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Maidstone
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chequers Bus Station, Maidstone
    ID H3
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SOUTHERN, 29 and 7

To get from Eastbourne to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN bus from Eastbourne station to Lewes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29 bus and finally take the 7 bus from War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells station to The Cannon, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
Bus - 2929
Bus - 77
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Eastbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eastbourne
  • 2
    Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
    Wait for bus
    SOUTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Lewes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lewes
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Law Courts, Lewes
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Tunbridge Wells
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells
    ID F
    76 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Maidstone
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Cannon, Maidstone
    ID T
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Eastbourne to Maidstone

The distance between Eastbourne, Maidstone and Maidstone, Maidstone is approximately 58.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eastbourne to Maidstone by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Maidstone – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Eastbourne

Eastbourne is located at Eastbourne, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Eastbourne Town Centre.

Bus stations close to Eastbourne:

  • Railway Station, Eastbourne Town Centre
  • Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
  • Library, Eastbourne Town Centre

Public transport stations close to Maidstone, Maidstone

Maidstone is located at Wyke Manor Road, Maidstone and the nearest public transport station is King Street, Maidstone.

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

  • King Street, Maidstone
  • St Faith's Street, Maidstone
  • Earl Street, Maidstone

Alternative route by bus via SOUTHERN, 29 and 7

To get from Eastbourne to Maidstone in Maidstone, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SOUTHERN bus from Eastbourne station to Lewes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29 bus and finally take the 7 bus from War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells station to The Cannon, Maidstone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
Bus - 2929
Bus - 77
Walk to Maidstone
Leaves from Eastbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eastbourne
  • 2
    Bus - SOUTHERNSOUTHERN
    Wait for bus
    SOUTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Lewes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lewes
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Law Courts, Lewes
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Tunbridge Wells
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial, Tunbridge Wells
    ID F
    76 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Maidstone
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Cannon, Maidstone
    ID T
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maidstone
    Walk to
    Maidstone
    Wyke Manor Road
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Maidstone?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 99, Bus line 29, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Eastbourne to Maidstone?

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 29, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Maidstone?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Eastbourne to Maidstone?

    The 99 bus line goes from Cornfield Road, Eastbourne Town Centre station near Eastbourne in London to Silverhill station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Maidstone station near Maidstone in Maidstone.

  • How long does it take to travel from Eastbourne to Maidstone by bus?

    The total travel time between Eastbourne in London and Maidstone in Maidstone by bus is about 3 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Eastbourne to get to Maidstone?

    Get on the 99 bus from the Cornfield Road, Eastbourne Town Centre stop near Eastbourne in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Eastbourne and Maidstone?

    Get off the bus at the Maidstone stop, which is closest to Maidstone in Maidstone.

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