🚌 Bus from Rainham to Chatham
13 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 23:33 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~36 min | 106 | 06:08 | 23:33 | Shopping Centre (adj) |
| 116 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~49 min | 19 | 06:55 | 17:10 | Shopping Centre (adj) |
| 113 | ASD Coaches | ~26 min | 10 | 09:03 | 18:03 | Fowler Close (adj) |
| 326 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~31 min | 7 | 09:00 | 17:05 | Otterham Quay Lane (opp) |
| 3A | Nu-Venture | ~37 min | 5 | 09:30 | 17:30 | Harwood Road (opp) |
| 3C | Nu-Venture | ~33 min | 4 | 10:34 | 16:34 | Harwood Road (opp) |
| 120 | Nu-Venture | ~16 min | 2 | 10:21 | 11:45 | Tesco (o/s) |
| 327 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~49 min | 1 | 07:41 | 07:41 | Leigh Academy (o/s) |
| 667 | Nu-Venture | ~22 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | Highfield Road (opp) |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~40 min | 1 | 06:46 | 06:46 | Tesco (opp) |
| 683 | Nu-Venture | ~31 min | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 | The Cricketers (adj) |
| 124 | Nu-Venture | ~25 min | 1 | 09:32 | 09:32 | Tesco (o/s) |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~48 min | 1 | 07:06 | 07:06 | Shopping Centre (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rainham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rainham to Chatham?
13 routes run directly from Rainham to Chatham: the 132 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 116 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 113 (ASD Coaches), the 326 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 3A (Nu-Venture), the 3C (Nu-Venture), the 120 (Nu-Venture), the 327 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 667 (Nu-Venture), the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 683 (Nu-Venture), the 124 (Nu-Venture), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey).
How long does the bus take from Rainham to Chatham?
Around 36 minutes on the 132, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainham to Chatham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 132) leaves around 06:08 and the last around 23:33. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainham to Chatham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.