Bus from Luton (Chatham) to Hempstead (Gillingham)
4 direct routes · 7–12 min · first bus 07:47, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hempstead (Gillingham) as of 12:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Luton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | ASD Coaches | ~12 min | 9 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 09:45 | 17:45 | Upper Luton Road (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | — |
| 167 | Nu-Venture | ~7 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:57 | 13:23 | Recreation Ground (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 667, 659
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 667 | Nu-Venture | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Recreation Ground (adj) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B) | — |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:08 | 16:08 | Recreation Ground (adj) | Hickory Dell (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Luton 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 113 bus, 167 bus, 667 bus or 659 bus timetable.
Fares from Luton to Hempstead
- £3.60 adult single on the 113 (ASD Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.80 adult single, £3.60 return on the 167 (Nu-Venture)
- £2.50 adult single, £3.60 return on the 667 (Nu-Venture)
- £3.70 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 Luton to Hempstead?
4 routes run directly from Luton to Hempstead: the 113 (ASD Coaches), the 167 (Nu-Venture), the 667 (Nu-Venture), the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 113, 9 times each weekday — board at Upper Luton Road (adj) and get off at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop B), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Luton to Hempstead?
Between 7 minutes on the 167 and 12 on the 113, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Luton to Hempstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:47 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Luton to Hempstead?
Adult singles from Luton to Hempstead: £3.60 on the 113 (ASD Coaches); £2.80 on the 167 (Nu-Venture); £2.50 on the 667 (Nu-Venture); £3.70 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 113 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.