878 Stafford to Coven via Rising Brook, Rickerscote
Operated by Select Bus Services. Registered as running via Brewood. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £5.80 — more.
Wanted a different 878? 3 other bus routes are numbered 878 elsewhere in the UK — see every 878 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:00 |
|---|---|
| Gaol Square (Stand 4) | 15:00 |
| Boon Grove (adj) | 15:15 |
| Post Office (adj) | 16:15 |
| Post Office (adj) | 16:20 |
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 878
Adult single £5.80
The same for any journey on the 878, however far you go.
Select Bus Services' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 7 September 2026. Published fares vary by distance; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Select Bus Services before you travel.
Tickets on the 878
Select Bus Services publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS
…and 24 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Select Bus Services' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Select Bus Services.
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 Select Bus Services before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 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 878
878 towards Coven
All 26 stops
- Gaol Square (Stand 4) Stafford Town Centre
- Stafford College (Stand 2) Stafford Town Centre
- Mill Bank (adj) Stafford Town Centre
- Wetherspoons PH (opp) Stafford Town Centre
- The Sun Inn (adj) Stafford Town Centre
- Alexandra Road (adj) Stafford
- Rowley Grove (adj) Rowley Park
- Highfield Grove (opp) Rowley Park
- Royal Oak PH (adj) Rising Brook
- Stafford Manor High School (opp) Rising Brook
- Rickerscote Road (adj) Rickerscote
- Boon Grove (adj) Rickerscote
- School Lane (adj) Moss Pit
- Barn Bank Lane (opp) Moss Pit
- Barnhurst Farm (adj) Acton Gate
- Garage (opp) Acton Gate
- Stretton Road (adj) Lapley
- Stretton Road (opp) Wheaton Aston
- Greenhill Lane (opp) Wheaton Aston
- Yew Tree Drive (adj) Wheaton Aston
- The Bradford Arms PH (opp) Ivetsey Bank
- Ivetsey Bank Road (opp) Bishops Wood
- Oakley Farm (adj) Kiddemore Green
- Hockerhill Farm (opp) Brewood
- Post Office (adj) Brewood
- Post Office (adj) Coven
878 towards Stafford
All 6 stops
- Ivetsey Bank Road (adj) Bishops Wood
- The Bradford Arms PH (adj) Ivetsey Bank
- Coach & Horses PH (opp) Wheaton Aston
- Greenhill Lane (adj) Wheaton Aston
- Stretton Road (adj) Wheaton Aston
- Wolgarston High School (inside) Penkridge
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 April 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 July 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 April 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Staffordshire County Council covers Brewood to Stafford on the 876 omitting Moss Pit as this part is commercial, Certain).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD1098350/1 · Changes in Staffordshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 878 bus?
The first 878 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 878 bus?
The last 878 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 878 bus cost?
Select Bus Services' published fares on the 878: adult single £5.80. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 878 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). Select Bus Services day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 878 bus?
The 878 is operated by Select Bus Services.
Timetable data from Select Bus Services via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Select Bus Services last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 14 July 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD1098350/1. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.