Bus from Hempstead (Gillingham) to Darland
5 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 23:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darland as of 09:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hempstead, 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 | ~30 min | 56 | Sat 53 · Sun 29 | 06:00 | 23:27 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A) | Barnsole Road (opp) | Rainham |
| 116 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~36 min | 16 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 18:36 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Barnsole Road (opp) | 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 | ~16 min | 2 | Saturdays only | 12:00 | 13:30 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Woodlands Road South end (opp) | Rainham |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:16 | 16:16 | Hickory Dell (adj) | Barnsole Road (opp) | Rainham |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:57 | 06:57 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A) | Barnsole Road (opp) | Rainham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hempstead 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 Hempstead to Darland
- £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 Hempstead to Darland?
5 routes run directly from Hempstead to Darland: 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, 56 times each weekday — board at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A) and get off at Barnsole Road (opp), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hempstead to Darland?
Around 30 minutes on the 132, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Rainham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hempstead to Darland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 23:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hempstead to Darland?
Adult singles from Hempstead to Darland: £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.