Bus from Darland to Chatham
8 direct routes · 8–66 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 23:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chatham as of 12:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Darland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~10 min | 56 | Sat 53 · Sun 29 | 06:25 | 23:49 | Barnsole Road (opp) | Upbury Way (opp) | — |
| 116 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~28 min | 15 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 17:37 | Barnsole Road (opp) | Fort Amherst Council Offices (opp) | — |
| 326 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:15 | 17:20 | Barnsole Road (opp) | Fort Amherst Council Offices (opp) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 327, 120, 659, 124, 632
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~23 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:09 | 16:02 | Barnsole Road (opp) | Fort Amherst Council Offices (opp) | — |
| 120 | Nu-Venture | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:29 | 11:53 | Barnsole Road (opp) | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B9) | — |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~66 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:43 | 06:43 | Woodlands Road South end (adj) | Huntsmans Corner (S-bound) | Rainham |
| 124 | Nu-Venture | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:49 | 09:49 | Barnsole Road (opp) | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B9) | — |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Barnsole Road (opp) | Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Darland 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 132 bus, 116 bus, 326 bus, 327 bus, 120 bus, 659 bus, 124 bus or 632 bus timetable.
Fares from Darland to Chatham
- £3.20 adult single, £4.90 return on the 120 (Nu-Venture) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.70 adult single on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.50 adult single on the 124 (Nu-Venture) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Darland to Chatham?
8 routes run directly from Darland to Chatham: the 132 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 116 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 326 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 327 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 120 (Nu-Venture), the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 124 (Nu-Venture), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 132, 56 times each weekday — board at Barnsole Road (opp) and get off at Upbury Way (opp), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darland to Chatham?
Between 8 minutes on the 120 and 66 on the 659, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Darland to Chatham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 23:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darland to Chatham?
Adult singles from Darland to Chatham: £3.20 on the 120 (Nu-Venture); £4.70 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £3.50 on the 124 (Nu-Venture). The 120, the 659 and the 124 cost at most £3.00 if they take 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.