Bus from Chatham to Wainscott
9 direct routes · 13–26 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 22:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wainscott as of 13:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~19 min | 35 | Sat 31 · Sun 10 | 05:53 | 22:58 | Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) | The Sans Pareil for Maritime Academy (adj) | Rochester, Strood & Frindsbury |
| 133 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~22 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 10 | 06:33 | 18:44 | Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) | Dillywood Lane (N-bound) | Rochester, Strood & Frindsbury |
| 197 | Nu-Venture | ~19 min | 3 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 11:01 | 17:37 | Anchorage House (opp) | Liberty Park (adj) | Rochester, Strood & Frindsbury |
| 172 | Nu-Venture | ~22 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:01 | 13:01 | Anchorage House (opp) | Liberty Park (adj) | Rochester, Strood & Frindsbury |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 173, 683, 671, 191, 133
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | Nu-Venture | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:54 | 15:54 | Anchorage House (opp) | Liberty Park (adj) | Rochester, Strood & Frindsbury |
| 683 | Nu-Venture | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Ship and Trades (adj) | The Sans Pareil for Maritime Academy (opp) | — |
| 671 | Nu-Venture | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | Haven Way (adj) | Liberty Park (adj) | — |
| 191 | ASD Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:05 | 14:05 | Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) | The Sans Pareil for Maritime Academy (adj) | Rochester, Strood & Frindsbury |
| 133 | ASD Coaches | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) | Dillywood Lane (N-bound) | Rochester, Strood & Frindsbury |
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 191 bus, 133 bus, 197 bus, 172 bus, 173 bus, 683 bus or 671 bus timetable.
Fares from Chatham to Wainscott
- £3.20 adult single, £5.00 return on the 172 (Nu-Venture) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 191 and 133 (ASD Coaches)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chatham to Wainscott?
9 routes run directly from Chatham to Wainscott: the 191 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 133 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 197 (Nu-Venture), the 172 (Nu-Venture), the 173 (Nu-Venture), the 683 (Nu-Venture), the 671 (Nu-Venture), the 191 (ASD Coaches), the 133 (ASD Coaches). The most frequent is the 191, 35 times each weekday — board at Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) and get off at The Sans Pareil for Maritime Academy (adj), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chatham to Wainscott?
Between 13 minutes on the 683 and 26 on the 173, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rochester, Strood, Frindsbury on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chatham to Wainscott?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 22:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chatham to Wainscott?
Adult singles from Chatham to Wainscott: £3.20 on the 172 (Nu-Venture); £3.00 on the 191 and 133 (ASD Coaches). The 172 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.