Park and ride is a more sustainable way for you to visit Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals.
Using the park and ride service is simple and free:
- Park your car at one of our free car parks (see locations below).
- Jump on the bus to the hospital. Buses will run Monday to Friday, every half an hour from 6.40am to around 9pm, depending on the hospital. Find bus timetables to plan your journey below.
- Get the bus back to your car.
Maidstone Hospital
The post code for the park and ride site is ME16 0XP. This post code includes some residential streets, so drivers using sat nav should look out for the large car park behind the DFS store, just off Beaver Road.
Timetable
When using the Tunbridge Wells park and ride service from Knights Park, you will need to register your number plate at the tablet in the main reception at Tunbridge Wells Hospital on arrival.
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
The post code for the park and ride site is TN2 3UW.
Timetable
H3 Knights Park to Tunbridge Wells Hospital
277 Tunbridge Wells to Tunbridge Wells Hospital
The 277 public bus service also stops at the Knights Park park and ride site and this bus is free for patients and visitors getting on at the park and ride point.
Free parking at Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital will continue for a number of patient/visitor groups including blue badge holders, cancer and renal patients, and parents of babies in the Neonatal Unit.
Frequently asked questions
Will the buses be accessible?
Yes, the shuttle buses will be accessible.
Charges usually apply at the Knights Park car park. How do I make sure I’m not charged?
When using the park and ride service at Knights Park (for Tunbridge Wells Hospital), you will need to register your number plate. There is a tablet in the main reception of Tunbridge Wells Hospital where you can input your number plate.
Can I use the shuttle bus service even if I haven’t parked a car at the site?
Yes – the shuttle bus service is free for everyone, even if you haven’t parked a vehicle in the car park.