How to get from Maidstone to Tenterden by bus?

From Maidstone to Tenterden by bus

To get from Maidstone to Tenterden in Ashford, take the 82 bus from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone station to Longfield Place, Shepway station. Next, take the 12 bus from Longfield Place, Shepway station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8282
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
    ID M2
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Park Wood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Longfield Place, Shepway
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Maidstone to Tenterden by bus via 12

Take one direct bus from Maidstone to Tenterden in Ashford: take the 12 bus from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
    ID M2
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Maidstone to Tenterden

The distance between Maidstone, Ashford and Tenterden, Ashford is approximately 30.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maidstone to Tenterden by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ashford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Maidstone

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

Bus stations close to Maidstone:

  • King Street, Maidstone
  • Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
  • St Faith's Street, Maidstone

Public transport stations close to Tenterden, Ashford

Tenterden is located at Eastwell Meadows, Ashford and the nearest public transport station is Town Hall, Tenterden.

Bus stations close to Tenterden:

  • Town Hall, Tenterden
  • William Caxton, Tenterden
  • West Cross, Tenterden

Related Routes

Alternative route from Maidstone to Tenterden by bus via 12

Take one direct bus from Maidstone to Tenterden in Ashford: take the 12 bus from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
    ID M2
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 82, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Tenterden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Maidstone to Tenterden?

    The 82 bus line goes from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone station near Maidstone in Maidstone to Park Wood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Park Wood station near Tenterden in Ashford.

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

    The total travel time between Maidstone in Maidstone and Tenterden in Ashford by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 82 bus from the Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone stop near Maidstone in Maidstone.

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

    Get off the bus at the Park Wood stop, which is closest to Tenterden in Ashford.

  • When is the last bus from Maidstone to Tenterden?

    The last bus from Maidstone in Maidstone to Tenterden in Ashford is the Tenterden - Headcorn - Maidstone line. It leaves the Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone stop at 22:25.