There are a number of ways to get to Fordcombe, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals, including by car, bus, park and ride, train or bike.
To help you find the department, ward or service you need:
Park and ride is a more sustainable way for you to visit Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals.
Using the service is simple and free:
The post code for the park and ride site is ME16 0XP.
This postcode 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.
The service also stops at Hermitage Court for the West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre. If you wish to get off at Hermitage Court, let the driver know.
Bus route and timetable: H1 London Road Park and Ride to Maidstone Hospital
When using the Tunbridge Wells Hospital park and ride service, you will need to register your number plate on the tablet in main reception at the hospital on arrival.
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.
Are the buses accessible?
Information about accessibility for customers with disabilities using Arriva bus services is available on the Arriva website.
The Maidstone Hospital park and ride shuttle buses can accommodate folding wheelchairs, and free accessible parking is available at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Maidstone Hospital and the West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre for anyone with a Blue Badge travelling by car.
Charges usually apply at Knights 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 main reception at 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.
We run a shuttle bus, 6X, between Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals for patients and staff.
A number of bus routes serve our hospitals. For detailed journey planning and information, use the Traveline planning portal.
Visit the bus operators’ websites for further information:
These bus services serve Maidstone Hospital
These bus services serve Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Fordcombe, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals have parking on site.
At peak periods car parks can be busy so please consider using public transport or our park and ride service.
Visit the car parking page for more information and car park maps.
Barming (0.88 miles) and Maidstone East (2.46 miles) are the nearest train stations to Maidstone Hospital.
High Brooms (2.14 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (2.96 miles) are the closest train stations to Tunbridge Wells Hospital. South Eastern operate the train services to these stations.
Trainline is a useful resource for journey planning.
Our hospitals have bike racks outside the main entrances.
What3words is a mobile app that helps to make locations more accessible.
You can use the what3words website or app to reach specific locations at our hospitals.
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Maidstone Hospital main entrance: ///dads.actor.coats
Maidstone Hospital Emergency Department entrance: ///trendy.soap.elaborate
Kent Oncology Centre entrance: ///slowly.translated.recall
Maidstone Birth Centre: ///values.store.kick
Tunbridge Wells Hospital main entrance: ///tooth.vibes.hill
Tunbridge Wells Hospital Emergency Department entrance: ///exam.gets.care
Crowborough Birthing Centre: ///maximum.weekend.originals