Kent
Explore Kent the slow way, 54 bus routes, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
54 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…
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…
Bus100 Chatham – Historic Dockyard – Universities – Dockside – St Mary's Island
A compact Medway loop that links Chatham Railway Station with the Historic Dockyard, the universities at…
🥾 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
AttractionWinston Churchill Statue, Westerham
Bronze statue of Winston Churchill in the heart of Westerham village, a tribute to the wartime leader who…
AttractionThe White Hart, Brasted
Historic village pub dating back centuries, prominently sited on Brasted Green with traditional interior and…
AttractionWest Malling High Street Historic Buildings
AttractionYalding Church (St Peter and St Paul)
AttractionThe Old Palace Gardens, Maidstone
AttractionCanterbury Cricket Week Marquee, St Lawrence Ground
AttractionTudor Park Hotel & Golf Course
AttractionWilliam Caxton, Tenterden
High Street pub named after the pioneer of English printing, said to have been born locally.
AttractionTenterden Town Hall
Georgian civic building on the High Street, still in use by the town council.
AttractionThe Vine, Tenterden
Traditional coaching inn on Tenterden's tree-lined High Street.
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.
🎪 Events in Kent
What’s on this season
Festivals, fairs and seasonal moments, every event lists the train or bus that gets you there.
Pukka Putters at the Rare Breeds Centre (August)
Pukka Putters at the Rare Breeds Centre (August)
Whose Hoo Photography Project
Creative photography project exploring local historic landmarks and learning photography skills. This session…
Palmerston Park Activity Days
Park activities, games, and fun for young people. For young people aged 11 and older. No booking is required…
Bubble football
Football and games played in giant inflatable bubbles. For ages 11 years and older. No booking required, just…
Empowered workshops
Learn life skills including first aid, cookery, and team building activities. For young people aged 14 to 18…
Allhallows-On-Sea Coastal Loop
Takeover Tuesday at Planet Ice
Get your skates on and join us on the ice! For ages 11 to 19 years. Book your place at Takeover Tuesday at…
Summer Medieval Reenactors - History’s Maid "Courtly Graces
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.