Lost something on public transport?

How to track down an item left on a bus, train, tram, or taxi by contacting the right transport operator.

Items left on buses, trains, trams, and taxis around Kent are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
Submit a lost property report. Use the operator's online form or phone line as soon as possible; recovered items are logged against your description.
For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
Post a listing. Add a listing for Kent in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving Kent.

Helpful resources for Kent

National Rail lost property
Items lost on trains

Recent reports in Kent

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Lost Equipment for Various Sports in Kent

I lost my equipment for various sports after our local club training on Friday around 6:15 pm, outside Canterbury West Station in Kent. The bag is a dark blue duffel with a bright orange zip and contains multiple items: football boots, shin guards, a tennis racket, and a whistle tucked in a mesh pouch. I’ve been playing for years, and these things are my lifeline for weekend games, so I’m anxious about having to replace them before the next match. I keep replaying the moment I last saw it on the pavement by the station, hoping someone nearby picked it up and kept it safe.

outside Canterbury West Station about 7 hours ago

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LOST dresses in Kent, Kent, United Kingdom

I lost my two dresses this afternoon after a long day at the Canterbury market. At around 3:15 pm, I was strolling down Canterbury High Street near The King's Head when I realized my dresses were missing from my tote. The navy satin maxi with a beaded waist and the pale pink lace tea dress are precious to me because they were my grandmother's and my sister's wedding memories. I must have dropped them somewhere near the bus stop by Canterbury West Station, that last moment I felt the tote slip and the world go quiet. Please, if you found them, let me know; these dresses mean more than clothes to me.

near Canterbury West Station 3 days ago

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Lost organizers in Kent town center

While volunteering at Kent Town Hall on the High Street this morning around 9:15 AM, I realized my organizers were missing from my bag. They're bright pink with a zip section and a small laminated schedule inside; I use them for keeping track of the club’s meetings and events. I remember setting them down near a bench outside the Guildhall before heading to the bus stop, but when I looked back they were gone. The absence is more than practical inconvenience; it disrupts an entire week’s planning. If found, the organizers would mean a lot to me and I’d be grateful to have them back.

Kent Town Hall area, High Street, Kent about 1 month ago

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Lost handheld and console near Maidstone East

I realized I lost my handheld and console on Tuesday evening around 7:45 pm, outside Maidstone East station by the High Street. They were in a small black pouch with a blue zipper and a couple of stickers on the front. I’ve been commuting every day since, and the thought of those saved games and notes was rough to swallow. If anyone found them, I’d be grateful to have them back—they’re important to me beyond the price tag.

outside Maidstone East station, High Street about 1 month ago

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LOST: Sheet Music in Kent, UK

I lost a sheet music folder after a rehearsal outside Canterbury Westgate Gardens around 4:15 PM yesterday. The folder has a mix of classical pieces and a few pages annotated in pencil with my rehearsal notes. It's worn from frequent use, with a red label on the front and a small tear along the spine. I spent years collecting these scores, and one or two pages even smell faintly of lemon from the binder. I'm anxious about making it to my recital this weekend and I hope someone found it and kept it safe.

Sentimental

Near Canterbury Westgate Gardens 2 months ago

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lost USB drives near Westgate Gardens, Canterbury

I lost two USB drives this morning at 11:30, while strolling through Westgate Gardens in Canterbury by the river and the bandstand. I must have left them in a black leather case in the pocket of my jacket. I only realised later when I got back to the car and started retracing along the paths toward High Street. The drives contain work backups and a few family photos, not things I can replace easily. I’ve checked the benches and the entrances to the gardens, but they’re nowhere to be found. If you picked them up or saw anything near the bandstand, please let me know — it would mean a lot to me.

Westgate Gardens, near the bandstand 2 months ago