Bus from Lower Rainham to Chatham
2 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 10:39, last bus 15:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chatham as of 05:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lower Rainham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C | Nu-Venture | ~33 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:39 | 12:39 | Berengrave Lane (NE-bound) | Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) | Gillingham |
| 327 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~36 min | 1 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 15:46 | 15:46 | Tilbury Road (adj) | Fort Amherst Council Offices (opp) | Gillingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lower Rainham 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 3C bus or 327 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lower Rainham to Chatham?
2 routes run directly from Lower Rainham to Chatham: the 3C (Nu-Venture), the 327 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire). The most frequent is the 3C, twice each weekday — board at Berengrave Lane (NE-bound) and get off at Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lower Rainham to Chatham?
Around 33 minutes on the 3C, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gillingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lower Rainham to Chatham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:39 and the last around 15:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lower Rainham to Chatham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.