🚌 Bus from Chatham to Rainham
13 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~35 min | 21 | 07:20 | 18:20 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B10) |
| 113 | ASD Coaches | ~24 min | 9 | 09:37 | 17:37 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A3) |
| 326 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~27 min | 6 | 09:40 | 16:35 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B9) |
| 327 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~27 min | 4 | 08:45 | 17:50 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B9) |
| 3A | Nu-Venture | ~37 min | 4 | 11:45 | 17:15 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) |
| 3C | Nu-Venture | ~32 min | 4 | 10:45 | 16:45 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) |
| 120 | Nu-Venture | ~18 min | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B9) |
| 667 | Nu-Venture | ~55 min | 1 | 07:14 | 07:14 | Village Centre (adj) |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~39 min | 1 | 15:48 | 15:48 | Magpie Hall Road Top (adj) |
| 683 | Nu-Venture | ~40 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | Haven Way (adj) |
| 124 | Nu-Venture | ~25 min | 1 | 11:18 | 11:18 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B9) |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~32 min | 1 | 15:48 | 15:48 | Chatham Railway Station (Stop B) |
| 132A | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~22 min | 1 | 07:27 | 07:27 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B9) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chatham to Rainham?
13 routes run directly from Chatham to Rainham: the 116 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 113 (ASD Coaches), the 326 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 327 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 3A (Nu-Venture), the 3C (Nu-Venture), the 120 (Nu-Venture), the 667 (Nu-Venture), the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 683 (Nu-Venture), the 124 (Nu-Venture), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 132A (Arriva Kent and Surrey).
How long does the bus take from Chatham to Rainham?
Around 35 minutes on the 116, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chatham to Rainham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 116) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chatham to Rainham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.