Bus from Rainham (Medway) to Darland
9 direct routes · 8–17 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darland as of 08:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~9 min | 56 | Sat 53 · Sun 29 | 06:17 | 23:42 | Roberts Road (adj) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
| 116 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~17 min | 16 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 18:55 | Roberts Road (adj) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
| 326 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~8 min | 8 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 17:12 | Roberts Road (adj) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
| 327 | Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire | ~9 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:49 | 18:30 | Roberts Road (adj) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 120, M1, 659, 124, 632
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | Nu-Venture | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:21 | 11:45 | Tesco (o/s) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
| M1 | ASD Coaches | ~13 min | 2 | Saturdays only | 12:03 | 13:33 | Kenyon Walk (adj) | Woodlands Road South end (opp) | — |
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:37 | 16:37 | Roberts Road (adj) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
| 124 | Nu-Venture | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:32 | 09:32 | Tesco (o/s) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 07:18 | Roberts Road (adj) | Barnsole Road (opp) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 132 bus, 116 bus, 326 bus, 327 bus, 120 bus, M1 bus, 659 bus or 124 bus timetable.
Fares from Rainham to Darland
- £3.20 adult single, £4.90 return on the 120 (Nu-Venture) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.30 adult single on the M1 (ASD Coaches) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.80 adult single on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey)
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 Rainham to Darland?
9 routes run directly from Rainham to Darland: the 132 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 116 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 326 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 327 (Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire), the 120 (Nu-Venture), the M1 (ASD Coaches), the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 124 (Nu-Venture), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 132, 56 times each weekday — board at Roberts Road (adj) and get off at Barnsole Road (opp), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainham to Darland?
Between 8 minutes on the 326 and 17 on the 116, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainham to Darland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainham to Darland?
Adult singles from Rainham to Darland: £3.20 on the 120 (Nu-Venture); £3.30 on the M1 (ASD Coaches); £2.80 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The 120 and the M1 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.