78 Barming to Maidstone via Upper Fant
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:30, last bus 12:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 to £2.45 — more.
Wanted a different 78? 21 other bus routes are numbered 78 elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:30 |
|---|---|
| The Bull (opp) | 09:30 |
| The Redstart (opp) | 09:31 |
| Beverley Road Shops (o/s) | 09:33 |
| Fountain Lane (Stop D) | 09:36 |
| Terminus Road (adj) | 09:40 |
| St Michael's Road (adj) | 09:44 |
| Rocky Hill (Stop U) | 09:47 |
| King Street (Stop L3) | 09:51 |
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 78
Adult single £1.00 to £2.45 · Adult return £1.80 to £3.65 · Child single £0.50 to £1.25 · Child return £0.50 to £1.25
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.00 | Barming Fountain | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.85 | £1.25 | Hackney Road | |||
| £2.15 | £1.40 | £1.25 | Upper Fant Rd, St Michaels Rd | ||
| £2.45 | £2.45 | £1.25 | £1.25 | Maidstone West Stn | |
| £2.45 | £2.45 | £1.85 | £1.75 | £0.65 | MAIDSTONE Town Centre |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Barming 'Bull Inn'.
Nu-Venture's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 March 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Nu-Venture before you travel.
Tickets on the 78
Nu-Venture publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child 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. 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 78
78 towards Maidstone
All 20 stops
- 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 Barming
All 21 stops
- 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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 6 July 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 24 July 2023 Monday to Fridays only Not holidays 2 return journeys
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/129 · Changes in Kent County Council · 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?
Nu-Venture's published fares on the 78: adult single £1.00 to £2.45, adult return £1.80 to £3.65, child single £0.50 to £1.25, child return £0.50 to £1.25. 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 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 PK0000141/129. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.