Kent
Explore Kent the slow way, 56 bus routes, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
56 bus routes through Kent
Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.
Bus146, Bromley North Station to Downe
In just 22 minutes, swap suburban Bromley for deepest rural Kent, slipping past the Glades, Bromley FC and…
Bus77, Tonbridge to West Malling and Maidstone Hospital
The 77 slips past Tonbridge Castle, the Medway and the grounds of Tonbridge School before unfolding into the…
Bus23, Maidstone to East & West Farleigh and Gouldhurst
From the county town of Maidstone, the 23 hugs the River Medway to East Farleigh and the Bull Inn, then rolls…
Bus130, Maidstone to Rainham and Twydall
Link Kent's county town with the Medway in one absorbing ride, watching Maidstone's streets dissolve into…
Bus13, Maidstone to Leeds Castle and Hollingbourne
Roll out of Maidstone into a patchwork of fields and orchards, brushing Hayle Park Nature Reserve, the…
Bus18 Canterbury – Hythe
The 18 bus journey from Canterbury to Hythe takes passengers through picturesque villages, rural landscapes…
Bus102 Dover – Folkestone – Dymchurch – Lydd
Experience the captivating 102 bus journey, where the best of Kent and East Sussex meet, showcasing coastal…
Bus18 Canterbury – Hythe
Embark on the gem of a journey through the best of the Garden of England on the 18 bus, where majestic…
Bus17 Canterbury – Elham – Folkestone
Experience the enchanting and captivating 17 bus journey from Canterbury to Folkestone, which takes you…
Bus10X Maidstone – Ashford
This journey starts in Maidstone, stops outside Leeds Castle, goes through charming villages with natural…
Bus16 Canterbury – Folkestone – Hythe
This is a fantastic route that penetrates the heart of Kent, the garden of England and combines Chaucerian…
Bus69 Ramsgate Royal Esplanade – Stone Bay
The 69 open top bus tour showcases the stunning coastline of Thanet, with scenic views of cosmopolitan…
Bus2 Ashford – Tenterden
An unhurried run through the southern Weald, calling at Ashford International and the Designer Outlet before…
Bus1 Chatham – Universities at Medway – Dockside Outlet – The Strand
A handy Medway loop that strings together Gillingham's Strand, the Universities at Medway campus, the…
Bus2 Chatham – Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre
A short circular hop linking Chatham Railway Station, the Waterfront Bus Station and the Historic Dockyard…
Bus3A Chatham – Gillingham – Twydall – Rainham
Nu-Venture's 3A loops out of Chatham Waterfront past the Historic Dockyard and Dockside Outlet, threads…
🥾 Walking routes20 in Kent
Stretch your legs between journeys
Real routes with maps and GPX downloads, most reachable car-free.
🥾 WalkDover Cruise Terminal to National Trust White Cliffs Visitor Centre Walking Trail, White Cliffs
3.3 km · moderate · linear
🥾 WalkAdditional parking to Fan Bay and South Foreland Lighthouse Circular Trail, White Cliffs
2.5 km · easy · circular
🥾 WalkFamily Walk, Knole
2.8 km · easy · circular
🥾 WalkFaesten Dic Path
3.2 km · easy · circular
📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss
What every visitor to Kent should put on their list
AttractionCanterbury Cricket Week Marquee, St Lawrence Ground
AttractionAll Saints Church, Perry Street
Medieval parish church on the northern edge of the Medway area.
AttractionCygnet Leisure Centre
Community leisure facility offering swimming, sports courts, and fitness activities.
AttractionNorthfleet
Industrial riverside town in the Medway with heritage connections to cement production and the Thames.
AttractionTilbury Ferry
River service crossing the Thames between Gravesend and Tilbury, Essex.
AttractionGravesend Borough Market
Traditional market in Gravesend town centre selling fresh produce, flowers, and local goods.
AttractionSt George's Church and Pocahontas Statue
Medieval church where Pocahontas married John Rolfe in 1614.
AttractionCobham Park and Darnley Mausoleum
Historic country estate with 16th-century mansion, grounds, and Renaissance mausoleum.
AttractionCliffe Village
Rural riverside village in the Medway, with St Helen's Church and salt marshes.
AttractionCanterbury Roman Museum
Underground Roman layer, mosaics and domestic artefacts revealing Canterbury's history as Durovernum…
AttractionFolkestone Harbour Arm
Contemporary public art and dining space on a restored Victorian quay, with working fishing fleet and sea…
AttractionFolkestone Leas
Clifftop promenade with elegant Edwardian gardens, beaches and a heritage pavilion overlooking the English…
ℹ Know before you go
Kent at a glance
🚍 Operators here
9 transport operators serve Kent
The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.
Pair with a neighbouring region
4 regions border Kent, most are reachable by bus or rail.