Bus from Earl Estate to Rochester (Medway)
11 direct routes · 8–26 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 22:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rochester (Medway) as of 08:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Earl Estate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~23 min | 36 | Sat 28 · Sun 21 | 06:32 | 22:25 | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 700 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~14 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 09:25 | 22:18 | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 700 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~14 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 5 | 07:50 | 22:48 | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 141 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~21 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 15:06 | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 172, 670, 695, 141, 140, 652, 174
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Nu-Venture | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 11:26 | 12:26 | Salters Cross (E-bound) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 670 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:23 | 07:23 | Scholars Rise (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 695 | 1st Bus Stop | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:36 | 07:36 | Salters Cross (E-bound) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 141 | ASD Coaches | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:21 | 06:21 | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 140 | ASD Coaches | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:57 | 05:57 | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
| 652 | Nu-Venture | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:12 | 14:12 | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | Sundridge Hill, Cuxton & Sundridge Hill |
| 174 | Nu-Venture | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:20 | 09:20 | Salters Cross (E-bound) | Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Earl Estate 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 140 bus, 700 bus, 141 bus, 172 bus, 670 bus, 695 bus, 652 bus or 174 bus timetable.
Fares from Earl Estate to Rochester
- £2.60 adult single, £3.90 return on the 172 (Nu-Venture)
- £4.70 adult single on the 670 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 141 and 140 (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 Earl Estate to Rochester?
11 routes run directly from Earl Estate to Rochester: the 140 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 700 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 700 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 141 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 172 (Nu-Venture), the 670 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 695 (1st Bus Stop), the 141 (ASD Coaches), the 140 (ASD Coaches), the 652 (Nu-Venture), the 174 (Nu-Venture). The most frequent is the 140, 36 times each weekday — board at Bligh Way Shops (opp) and get off at Rochester Community Hub (Stop C), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Earl Estate to Rochester?
Between 8 minutes on the 172 and 26 on the 670, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Earl Estate to Rochester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 22:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Earl Estate to Rochester?
Adult singles from Earl Estate to Rochester: £2.60 on the 172 (Nu-Venture); £4.70 on the 670 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £3.00 on the 141 and 140 (ASD Coaches). The 670 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.