26 Maidstone to Laddingford via Tovil, Yalding
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:54, last bus 15:50. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 26? 44 other bus routes are numbered 26 elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:54 | 15:50 |
|---|---|---|
| Somerfield Hospital (Stop A) | · | 15:50 |
| King Street (Stop L3) | 09:54 | 16:04 |
| Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) | 09:55 | 16:06 |
| Brenchley Road (adj) | 09:59 | 16:11 |
| Launder Way (opp) | 10:02 | 16:14 |
| Forge Lane (opp) | 10:06 | 16:20 |
| Wilkins Corner (SW-bound) | 10:09 | 16:24 |
| West Street (SW-bound) | 10:13 | 16:31 |
| Bensted Close (opp) | 10:15 | · |
| War Memorial (adj) | 10:21 | 16:35 |
| The Woolpack (o/s) | 10:24 | 16:38 |
| The Chequers (adj) | 10:30 | 16:44 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 26
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults.
Return · Single · Return Ticket - Adult · Return Ticket - Child · Single Ticket - Adult · Single Ticket - Child
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 April 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Nu-Venture.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Nu-Venture before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Laddingford: 2 journeys, first 09:27 towards Maidstone: 2 journeys, first 14:29
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Laddingford: 1 journey, first 09:27 towards Maidstone: 1 journey, first 14:29
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Laddingford: 1 journey, first 09:27 towards Maidstone: 1 journey, first 14:29
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Laddingford: 1 journey, first 09:27 towards Maidstone: 1 journey, first 14:29
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Laddingford: 1 journey, first 09:27 towards Maidstone: 1 journey, first 14:29
Route map
All stops on route 26
26 towards Laddingford
All 29 stops
- Somerfield Hospital (Stop A) Maidstone
- Bower Mount Road (opp) Maidstone
- Rocky Hill (Stop U) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop T) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
- Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) Maidstone
- Lower Stone Street (Stop F) Maidstone
- Waterloo Street (just before) Maidstone
- Coombe Road (adj) Maidstone
- Brenchley Road (adj) Maidstone
- Courtenay Road (adj) Tovil
- Beaconsfield Road (opp) Tovil
- Launder Way (opp) Tovil
- Tovil Green Court (adj) Tovil
- Recycling Centre (adj) Tovil
- Lower Road (opp) Tovil
- Forge Lane (opp) Dean Street
- The Horseshoes (opp) Dean Street
- Deanview Estate (SW-bound) Dean Street
- Wilkins Corner (SW-bound) Dean Street
- West Street (SW-bound) Hunton
- Bensted Close (opp) Hunton
- War Memorial (adj) Yalding
- The George (o/s) Yalding
- Lyngs Close (opp) Yalding
- Emmett Hill Lane (opp) Benover
- The Woolpack (o/s) Benover
- Jarmons Lane (opp) Collier Street
- The Chequers (adj) Laddingford
26 towards Maidstone
All 23 stops
- The Chequers (adj) Laddingford
- Post Office (adj) Yalding
- War Memorial (opp) Yalding
- Bensted Close (adj) Hunton
- West Street (opp) Hunton
- Wilkins Corner (NE-bound) Dean Street
- Deanview Estate (NE-bound) Dean Street
- The Horseshoes (adj) Dean Street
- Forge Lane (adj) Dean Street
- Lower Road (adj) Tovil
- Recycling Centre (opp) Tovil
- Tovil Green Court (opp) Tovil
- Burial Ground Lane (N-bound) Tovil
- Launder Way (adj) Tovil
- Beaconsfield Road (adj) Tovil
- Courtenay Road (opp) Tovil
- Brenchley Road (opp) Maidstone
- Coombe Road (opp) Maidstone
- Hayle Road (N-bound) Maidstone
- College Avenue (adj) Maidstone
- Mill Street (Stop C) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop M1) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26 bus?
The first 26 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:54 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26 bus?
The last 26 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 26 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Nu-Venture day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 26 bus?
The 26 is operated by Nu-Venture.
Timetable data from Nu-Venture via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Nu-Venture last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.