Kent

Explore Kent the slow way, 56 bus routes, plus attractions worth the detour.

56 journeys·243 attractions·9 operators

🚌 Bus journeys

56 bus routes through Kent

Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.

Showing 1–16 of 56

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146, Bromley North Station to Downe

In just 22 minutes, swap suburban Bromley for deepest rural Kent, slipping past the Glades, Bromley FC and…

22 minutesHourly
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77, 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…

56 minutes2 services daily, Mondays to Fridays only
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23, 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…

1 hour, 5 minutes4 buses daily
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130, Maidstone to Rainham and Twydall

Link Kent's county town with the Medway in one absorbing ride, watching Maidstone's streets dissolve into…

55 minutes6 services, Mondays-Fridays and 4 on Saturdays. No service on Sundays
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13, Maidstone to Leeds Castle and Hollingbourne

Roll out of Maidstone into a patchwork of fields and orchards, brushing Hayle Park Nature Reserve, the…

43 minutes5 journeys daily, Mondays to Fridays only
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18 Canterbury – Hythe

The 18 bus journey from Canterbury to Hythe takes passengers through picturesque villages, rural landscapes…

1 hour, 2 minutes3 journeys daily to/from Hythe Station, 5 between Canterbury and Hythe Red Lion Square
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102 Dover – Folkestone – Dymchurch – Lydd

Experience the captivating 102 bus journey, where the best of Kent and East Sussex meet, showcasing coastal…

1 hour 39 minutesHourly
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18 Canterbury – Hythe

Embark on the gem of a journey through the best of the Garden of England on the 18 bus, where majestic…

1 hour, 2 minutes3 journeys daily to/from Hythe Station, 5 between Canterbury and Hythe Red Lion Square
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17 Canterbury – Elham – Folkestone

Experience the enchanting and captivating 17 bus journey from Canterbury to Folkestone, which takes you…

1 hour 3 minutesHourly
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10X Maidstone – Ashford

This journey starts in Maidstone, stops outside Leeds Castle, goes through charming villages with natural…

1 HourHourly
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16 Canterbury – Folkestone – Hythe

This is a fantastic route that penetrates the heart of Kent, the garden of England and combines Chaucerian…

1 hour and 23 minutesEvery 20 minutes
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69 Ramsgate Royal Esplanade – Stone Bay

The 69 open top bus tour showcases the stunning coastline of Thanet, with scenic views of cosmopolitan…

40 minutesHourly
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2 Ashford – Tenterden

An unhurried run through the southern Weald, calling at Ashford International and the Designer Outlet before…

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1 Chatham – Universities at Medway – Dockside Outlet – The Strand

A handy Medway loop that strings together Gillingham's Strand, the Universities at Medway campus, the…

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2 Chatham – Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre

A short circular hop linking Chatham Railway Station, the Waterfront Bus Station and the Historic Dockyard…

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3A 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.

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📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss

What every visitor to Kent should put on their list

Attraction

Canterbury Cricket Week Marquee, St Lawrence Ground

Sport
Attraction

All Saints Church, Perry Street

Medieval parish church on the northern edge of the Medway area.

CountrysideHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Cygnet Leisure Centre

Community leisure facility offering swimming, sports courts, and fitness activities.

Family FriendlyFun for all agesSport
Attraction

Northfleet

Industrial riverside town in the Medway with heritage connections to cement production and the Thames.

CoastalHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Tilbury Ferry

River service crossing the Thames between Gravesend and Tilbury, Essex.

CoastalRivers and Canals
Attraction

Gravesend Borough Market

Traditional market in Gravesend town centre selling fresh produce, flowers, and local goods.

City & CultureFood and drinkMarkets
Attraction

St George's Church and Pocahontas Statue

Medieval church where Pocahontas married John Rolfe in 1614.

City & CultureHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Cobham Park and Darnley Mausoleum

Historic country estate with 16th-century mansion, grounds, and Renaissance mausoleum.

CountrysideHistory & HeritageWalking and Hiking
Attraction

Cliffe Village

Rural riverside village in the Medway, with St Helen's Church and salt marshes.

CountrysideHistory & HeritageNature & Wildlife
Attraction

Canterbury Roman Museum

Underground Roman layer, mosaics and domestic artefacts revealing Canterbury's history as Durovernum…

City & CultureHistory & HeritageMuseums
Attraction

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Contemporary public art and dining space on a restored Victorian quay, with working fishing fleet and sea…

City & CultureCoastalFood and drink
Attraction

Folkestone Leas

Clifftop promenade with elegant Edwardian gardens, beaches and a heritage pavilion overlooking the English…

City & CultureCoastalFun for all ages

ℹ Know before you go

Kent at a glance

56
Scenic journeys
Bus + rail + ferry combined
56
Bus routes
0
Rail routes
243
Attractions
Curated by the Great Scenic Journeys team
20
Walking routes
With maps + GPX downloads
9
Operators
Bus + rail companies serving the region

🚍 Operators here

9 transport operators serve Kent

The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.

Arriva Bus20 routes here
Nu Venture14 routes here
Stagecoach8 routes here
Asd Coaches5 routes here
Nu Venture Coaches4 routes here
Chalkwell Garage Coach Hire2 routes here
Transport For London1 route here
National Express1 route here
Kent Country1 route here

Pair with a neighbouring region

4 regions border Kent, most are reachable by bus or rail.

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