26 Maidstone ↔ Laddingford

Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:54, last bus 15:50. 3 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Nu-Venture whether this route takes part. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Laddingford · Monday to Friday towards Laddingford · Saturday towards Maidstone · Monday to Friday towards Maidstone · Saturday
26 towards Laddingford — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Somerfield Hospital (Stop A) ·15:50
King Street (Stop L3) 09:5416:04
Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) 09:5516:06
Brenchley Road (adj) 09:5916:11
Launder Way (opp) 10:0216:14
Forge Lane (opp) 10:0616:20
Wilkins Corner (SW-bound) 10:0916:24
West Street (SW-bound) 10:1316:31
Bensted Close (opp) 10:15·
War Memorial (adj) 10:2116:35
The Woolpack (o/s) 10:2416:38
The Chequers (adj) 10:3016:44

Route map

All stops on route 26

26 towards Laddingford

  1. Somerfield Hospital (Stop A) Maidstone
  2. Bower Mount Road (opp) Maidstone
  3. Rocky Hill (Stop U) Maidstone
  4. The Cannon (Stop T) Maidstone
  5. King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
  6. Chequers Bus Station (Stop J4) Maidstone
  7. Lower Stone Street (Stop F) Maidstone
  8. Waterloo Street (just before) Maidstone
  9. Coombe Road (adj) Maidstone
  10. Brenchley Road (adj) Maidstone
  11. Courtenay Road (adj) Tovil
  12. Beaconsfield Road (opp) Tovil
  13. Launder Way (opp) Tovil
  14. Tovil Green Court (adj) Tovil
  15. Recycling Centre (adj) Tovil
  16. Lower Road (opp) Tovil
  17. Forge Lane (opp) Dean Street
  18. The Horseshoes (opp) Dean Street
  19. Deanview Estate (SW-bound) Dean Street
  20. Wilkins Corner (SW-bound) Dean Street
  21. West Street (SW-bound) Hunton
  22. Bensted Close (opp) Hunton
  23. War Memorial (adj) Yalding
  24. The George (o/s) Yalding
  25. Lyngs Close (opp) Yalding
  26. Emmett Hill Lane (opp) Benover
  27. The Woolpack (o/s) Benover
  28. Jarmons Lane (opp) Collier Street
  29. The Chequers (adj) Laddingford

26 towards Maidstone

  1. The Chequers (adj) Laddingford
  2. Post Office (adj) Yalding
  3. War Memorial (opp) Yalding
  4. Bensted Close (adj) Hunton
  5. West Street (opp) Hunton
  6. Wilkins Corner (NE-bound) Dean Street
  7. Deanview Estate (NE-bound) Dean Street
  8. The Horseshoes (adj) Dean Street
  9. Forge Lane (adj) Dean Street
  10. Lower Road (adj) Tovil
  11. Recycling Centre (opp) Tovil
  12. Tovil Green Court (opp) Tovil
  13. Burial Ground Lane (N-bound) Tovil
  14. Launder Way (adj) Tovil
  15. Beaconsfield Road (adj) Tovil
  16. Courtenay Road (opp) Tovil
  17. Brenchley Road (opp) Maidstone
  18. Coombe Road (opp) Maidstone
  19. Hayle Road (N-bound) Maidstone
  20. College Avenue (adj) Maidstone
  21. Mill Street (Stop C) Maidstone
  22. Royal Star Arcade (Stop M1) Maidstone
  23. King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone

Towns & areas on this route

MaidstoneTovilYaldingCollier StreetDean StreetHuntonBenoverLaddingford

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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.