78 Beverley Road Shops ↔ King Street
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:30, last bus 12:00. 2 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| The Bull (opp) | 09:30 |
|---|---|
| St Michael's Road (adj) | 09:44 |
| King Street (Stop L3) | 09:51 |
Route map
All stops on route 78
78 towards King Street
- The Bull (opp) Barming
- The Redstart (opp) Barming
- Beverley Road Shops (o/s) Barming
- Beverley Road (after) Barming
- Fountain Lane (Stop D) Barming
- Terminus Road (adj) Maidstone
- Ridgway (opp) Maidstone
- Gatland Lane (NE-bound) Maidstone
- Milton Street (adj) Maidstone
- Unicumes Lane (opp) Upper Fant
- Whitmore Street (adj) Upper Fant
- Upper Fant Road (NE-bound) Upper Fant
- St Michael's Road (adj) Upper Fant
- St Michael's Junior School (adj) Maidstone
- Charles Street (N-bound) Maidstone
- Rowland Close (opp) Maidstone
- Rocky Hill (Stop U) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop T) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop M2) Maidstone
- King Street (Stop L3) Maidstone
78 towards Beverley Road Shops
- King Street (Stop G) Maidstone
- Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1) Maidstone
- The Cannon (Stop B) Maidstone
- Maidstone West Railway Station (Stop A2) Maidstone
- Rowland Close (adj) Maidstone
- Charles Street (after) Maidstone
- St Michael's Junior School (opp) Maidstone
- St Michael's Road (opp) Upper Fant
- Upper Fant Road (SW-bound) Upper Fant
- Whitmore Street (opp) Upper Fant
- Unicumes Lane (adj) Upper Fant
- Milton Street (opp) Maidstone
- Gatland Lane (SW-bound) Maidstone
- Ridgway (adj) Maidstone
- Terminus Road (opp) Maidstone
- Fountain Lane (Stop C) Barming
- Beverley Road (opp) Barming
- Glebe Lane (adj) Barming
- The Bull (opp) Barming
- The Redstart (opp) Barming
- Beverley Road Shops (o/s) Barming
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 6 Jul 2026 Operating between Barming and Maidstone Town Centre given service number 78 effective from 06 July 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 78 bus?
The first 78 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 78 bus?
The last 78 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 12:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 78 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 78 bus?
The 78 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.