🚌 Bus from Chatham to Rochester
17 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~9 min | 81 | 06:15 | 23:35 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) |
| 146 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~4 min | 71 | 05:50 | 18:50 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop C15) |
| 191 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~7 min | 68 | 05:50 | 22:55 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) |
| 190 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~7 min | 62 | 05:07 | 20:10 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A6) |
| 145 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~4 min | 57 | 08:50 | 15:32 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop C15) |
| 700 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~8 min | 40 | 08:05 | 21:15 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) |
| 700 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~8 min | 26 | 06:35 | 21:45 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) |
| 155 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~7 min | 19 | 07:13 | 17:14 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop D18) |
| 141 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~7 min | 14 | 06:05 | 19:15 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) |
| 197 | Nu-Venture | ~5 min | 6 | 09:30 | 17:35 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) |
| 173 | Nu-Venture | ~6 min | 3 | 08:30 | 15:58 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) |
| 135 | Nu-Venture | ~4 min | 3 | 20:15 | 22:10 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A6) |
| 142 | Nu-Venture | ~6 min | 3 | 10:40 | 14:15 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop C14) |
| 156 | Nu-Venture | ~4 min | 3 | 09:55 | 13:45 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop C14) |
| 172 | Nu-Venture | ~5 min | 3 | 10:00 | 13:00 | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) |
| 133 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~30 min | 1 | 15:48 | 15:48 | Holcombe Grammar School (adj) |
| 660 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~23 min | 1 | 07:33 | 07:33 | Redwood Close (adj) |
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 Rochester?
17 routes run directly from Chatham to Rochester: the 140 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 146 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 191 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 190 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 145 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 700 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 700 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 155 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 141 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 197 (Nu-Venture), the 173 (Nu-Venture), the 135 (Nu-Venture), the 142 (Nu-Venture), the 156 (Nu-Venture), the 172 (Nu-Venture), the 133 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 660 (Arriva Kent and Surrey).
How long does the bus take from Chatham to Rochester?
Around 9 minutes on the 140, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chatham to Rochester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 140) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chatham to Rochester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.