The average bus between Maidstone and Bournemouth takes 6h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Maidstone to Bournemouth. 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 twice daily between Maidstone and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 26m • 2 changes


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6h 26m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Maidstone to Bournemouth? 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 Maidstone to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Maidstone to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Nu-Venture, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
Maidstone to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Nu-Venture, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Maidstone and Bournemouth is 178.3 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a bus from Earl Street to Bournemouth Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 34m.