Bus from Hempstead (Gillingham) to Lordswood (Chatham)

3 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 07:06, last bus 15:35 (weekdays).

Next buses to Lordswood (Chatham) as of 08:26

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hempstead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
167 Nu-Venture ~18 min 3 weekdays only 10:10 13:35 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) Lordswood School (adj) —
667 Nu-Venture ~14 min 1 weekdays only 15:35 15:35 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) Lordswood School (adj) —
659 Arriva Kent and Surrey ~17 min 1 weekdays only 07:06 07:06 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) Shawstead Road (adj) —

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 167 bus, 667 bus or 659 bus timetable.

Fares from Hempstead to Lordswood

  • £4.60 adult single, £6.00 return on the 167 (Nu-Venture) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
  • £4.20 adult single, £6.00 return on the 667 (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

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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Hempstead to Lordswood?

3 routes run directly from Hempstead to Lordswood: the 167 (Nu-Venture), the 667 (Nu-Venture), the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 167, 3 times each weekday — board at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) and get off at Lordswood School (adj), about 18 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Hempstead to Lordswood?

Around 18 minutes on the 167, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Hempstead to Lordswood?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:06 and the last around 15:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Hempstead to Lordswood?

Adult singles from Hempstead to Lordswood: £4.60 on the 167 (Nu-Venture); £4.20 on the 667 (Nu-Venture); £4.70 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 167, the 667 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.

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