Bus from Rainham (Medway) to Rochester (Medway)
2 direct routes · 44–77 min · first bus 06:48, last bus 07:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rochester (Medway) as of 08:23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~77 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:48 | 06:48 | Bloors Lane (adj) | Breton Road (opp) | Gillingham & Chatham |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 07:18 | Roberts Road (adj) | Jacksons Fields (adj) | Gillingham & Chatham |
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 659 bus or 632 bus timetable.
Fares from Rainham to Rochester
- £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 Rainham to Rochester?
2 routes run directly from Rainham to Rochester: the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 659, once each weekday — board at Bloors Lane (adj) and get off at Breton Road (opp), about 77 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rainham to Rochester?
Between 44 minutes on the 632 and 77 on the 659, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gillingham, Chatham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rainham to Rochester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:48 and the last around 07:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rainham to Rochester?
An adult single from Rainham to Rochester is £4.70 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), from Bloors Lane (adj) to Breton Road (opp). The 659 costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.