Bus from Chatham to Lower Rainham
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 08:46, last bus 17:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lower Rainham as of 05:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chatham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~38 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:46 | 17:51 | Fort Amherst Council Offices (adj) | Tilbury Road (opp) | Gillingham |
| 3C | Nu-Venture | ~34 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:45 | 12:45 | Fort Amherst Council Offices (adj) | Tilbury Road (opp) | Gillingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chatham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 327 bus or 3C bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chatham to Lower Rainham?
2 routes run directly from Chatham to Lower Rainham: the 327 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 3C (Nu-Venture). The most frequent is the 327, twice each weekday — board at Fort Amherst Council Offices (adj) and get off at Tilbury Road (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chatham to Lower Rainham?
Around 38 minutes on the 327, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gillingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chatham to Lower Rainham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:46 and the last around 17:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chatham to Lower Rainham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.