The average bus between Colchester and Maidstone takes 7h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 3 hours between Colchester and Maidstone. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Maidstone at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Maidstone? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Maidstone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Colchester to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Maidstone is 74.2 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a bus from Osborne Street to The Cannon via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 5h 58m.