Bus from Rochester (Medway) to Earl Estate
10 direct routes · 12–24 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Earl Estate as of 08:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rochester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~23 min | 37 | Sat 30 · Sun 18 | 06:22 | 23:42 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | — |
| 700 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~15 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 08:18 | 21:23 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Scholars Rise (opp) | — |
| 700 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~15 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 5 | 06:43 | 21:53 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Scholars Rise (opp) | — |
| 141 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~18 min | 8 | Sat 4 · Sun 2 | 06:12 | 15:05 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | — |
| 172 | Nu-Venture | ~12 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:04 | 13:04 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Salters Cross (W-bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 670, 695, 141, 140, 631
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 670 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:35 | 15:35 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | — |
| 695 | 1st Bus Stop | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Salters Cross (W-bound) | — |
| 141 | ASD Coaches | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:56 | 05:56 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | — |
| 140 | ASD Coaches | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:35 | 05:35 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | — |
| 631 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:01 | 16:01 | Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | Bligh Way Shops (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rochester 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 140 bus, 700 bus, 141 bus, 172 bus, 670 bus, 695 bus or 631 bus timetable.
Fares from Rochester to Earl Estate
- £1.70 adult single, £2.50 return on the 172 (Nu-Venture)
- £4.70 adult single on the 670 and 631 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 141 and 140 (ASD Coaches)
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 Rochester to Earl Estate?
10 routes run directly from Rochester to Earl Estate: the 140 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 700 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 700 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 141 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 172 (Nu-Venture), the 670 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 695 (1st Bus Stop), the 141 (ASD Coaches), the 140 (ASD Coaches), the 631 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 140, 37 times each weekday — board at Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) and get off at Bligh Way Shops (opp), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rochester to Earl Estate?
Between 12 minutes on the 172 and 24 on the 631, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rochester to Earl Estate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rochester to Earl Estate?
Adult singles from Rochester to Earl Estate: £1.70 on the 172 (Nu-Venture); £4.70 on the 670 and 631 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £3.00 on the 141 and 140 (ASD Coaches). The 670 and the 631 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.