Bus from Lordswood (Chatham) to Hempstead (Gillingham)
3 direct routes · 10–23 min · first bus 07:31, last bus 16:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hempstead (Gillingham) as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lordswood, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | Nu-Venture | ~20 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:44 | 13:14 | The Kestrel Shopping Centre (o/s) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | — |
| 667 | Nu-Venture | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | The Kestrel Shopping Centre (o/s) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | — |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:06 | 16:06 | North Dane Way (N-bound) | Hickory Dell (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lordswood 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 Lordswood to Hempstead
- £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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lordswood to Hempstead?
3 routes run directly from Lordswood to Hempstead: 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 The Kestrel Shopping Centre (o/s) and get off at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lordswood to Hempstead?
Between 10 minutes on the 659 and 23 on the 667, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lordswood to Hempstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:31 and the last around 16:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lordswood to Hempstead?
Adult singles from Lordswood to Hempstead: £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.