60 Maidstone to Barming Heath via Allington, Palace Wood
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:18, last bus 17:55. 19 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £0.60 to £3.50 — more.
Wanted a different 60? 40 other bus routes are numbered 60 elsewhere in the UK — see every 60 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:18 | 09:13 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:50 | 16:55 | 17:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Street (Stop G) | 07:18 | 09:13 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:50 | 16:55 | 17:55 |
| Somerfield Hospital (Stop B) | 07:24 | 09:19 | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 16:01 | 17:03 | 18:03 |
| Chestnut Road (adj) | 07:35 | 09:30 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 16:10 | 17:14 | 18:12 |
| Maidstone Hospital (arrivals) | 07:37 | 09:32 | 10:28 | 11:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 14:28 | 16:14 | 17:19 | 18:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the 60
Adult single £0.60 to £3.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £0.60 | Maidstone West Stn | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.10 | £0.60 | Bower Mount Road | ||||
| £1.70 | £1.50 | £0.80 | A20 London Rd/Somerfield Hosp | |||
| £2.00 | £2.00 | £1.50 | £1.50 | Maxwell Drive/Howard Drive | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Chestnut Rd (Hermitage Pk) | |
| £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.00 | Maidstone Hospital |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is MAIDSTONE TOWN C.
Nu-Venture's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 10 April 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Nu-Venture before you travel.
Tickets on the 60
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 10 April 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check 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, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 60
60 towards Barming Heath
All 20 stops
- King Street (Stop G) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop B) Maidstone
- Maidstone West Railway Station (Stop A1) Maidstone
- Bedford Place (adj) Maidstone
- Bower Mount Road (adj) Maidstone
- Somerfield Hospital (Stop B) Maidstone
- London Road Retail Park (opp) Allington
- Buckland Lane (opp) Allington
- Riverhead Close (adj) Allington
- Ash Grove (opp) Allington
- Sycamore Crescent (opp) Palace Wood
- Kenward Road (adj) Palace Wood
- Hazelwood Drive (adj) Palace Wood
- The Weavers (adj) Palace Wood
- Montpelier Gate (opp) Palace Wood
- Cranford Road (opp) Hermitage Park
- Chestnut Road (adj) Hermitage Park
- Hermitage Farm (opp) Barming
- Maidstone Hospital (arrivals) Barming Heath
60 towards Maidstone
All 19 stops
- Maidstone Hospital (adj) Barming Heath
- Hermitage Farm (adj) Barming
- Chestnut Road (opp) Hermitage Park
- Cranford Road (adj) Hermitage Park
- Montpelier Gate (adj) Palace Wood
- The Weavers (opp) Palace Wood
- Hazelwood Drive (opp) Palace Wood
- Kenward Road (opp) Palace Wood
- Sycamore Crescent (adj) Palace Wood
- Ash Grove (adj) Allington
- Riverhead Close (opp) Allington
- Buckland Lane (adj) Allington
- London Road Retail Park (adj) Allington
- Somerfield Hospital (Stop A) Maidstone
- Bower Mount Road (opp) Maidstone
- Rocky Hill (Stop U) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop T) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop M1) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop K1) Maidstone
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 January 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 12 June 2024 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 20 November 2023 Mondays to Fridays No evening, Saturdays or Sundays service.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Kent CC).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/139 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 60 bus?
The first 60 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:18 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 60 bus?
The last 60 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 60 bus cost?
Nu-Venture's published fares on the 60: adult single £0.60 to £3.50. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 60 takes part in the England fare cap. 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 60 bus?
The 60 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. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000141/139. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.