🚌 Bus from Gravesend to Swanscombe
4 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 04:39, last bus 21:10 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~22 min | 146 | 04:39 | 21:10 | Barrack Row (Stop E) |
| 483 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~32 min | 26 | 06:00 | 20:45 | Barrack Row (Stop G) |
| 483A | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~27 min | 9 | 08:35 | 16:35 | Barrack Row (Stop G) |
| G1 | Brian Jones Coaches | ~49 min | 1 | 06:43 | 06:43 | Milton Ale Shades (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gravesend 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 Gravesend to Swanscombe?
4 routes run directly from Gravesend to Swanscombe: the 480 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 483 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 483A (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the G1 (Brian Jones Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Gravesend to Swanscombe?
Around 22 minutes on the 480, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gravesend to Swanscombe?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 480) leaves around 04:39 and the last around 21:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gravesend to Swanscombe?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.