Bus from Hempstead (Gillingham) to Rochester (Medway)
2 direct routes · about 59 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 07:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rochester (Medway) as of 06:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~59 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:06 | 07:06 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | Breton Road (opp) | Chatham |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:57 | 06:57 | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A) | Jacksons Fields (adj) | Rainham & Chatham |
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 659 bus or 632 bus timetable.
Fares from Hempstead to Rochester
- £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 Rochester?
2 routes run directly from Hempstead to Rochester: the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 659, once each weekday — board at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) and get off at Breton Road (opp), about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hempstead to Rochester?
Around 59 minutes on the 659, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chatham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hempstead to Rochester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 07:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hempstead to Rochester?
An adult single from Hempstead to Rochester is £4.70 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) to Breton Road (opp). The 659 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.