Bus from Darland to Hempstead (Gillingham)
5 direct routes · 23–33 min · first bus 05:56, last bus 00:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hempstead (Gillingham) as of 09:27
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 | ~27 min | 54 | Sat 55 · Sun 31 | 05:56 | 00:02 | Woodlands Road South end (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A) | Rainham |
| 116 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~30 min | 16 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:55 | 18:50 | Woodlands Road South end (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Rainham |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · M1, 659, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | ASD Coaches | ~20 min | 2 | Saturdays only | 10:55 | 12:25 | Woodlands Road South end (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Rainham |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:43 | 06:43 | Woodlands Road South end (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Rainham |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Woodlands Road South end (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A) | Rainham |
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, M1 bus, 659 bus or 632 bus timetable.
Fares from Darland to Hempstead
- £3.90 adult single on the M1 (ASD Coaches) — 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
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 Hempstead?
5 routes run directly from Darland to Hempstead: the 132 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 116 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the M1 (ASD Coaches), the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 132, 54 times each weekday — board at Woodlands Road South end (adj) and get off at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darland to Hempstead?
Between 23 minutes on the 659 and 33 on the 632, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rainham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Darland to Hempstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:56 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darland to Hempstead?
Adult singles from Darland to Hempstead: £3.90 on the M1 (ASD Coaches); £4.70 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The M1 and the 659 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.