Bus from Rochester (Medway) to Hempstead (Gillingham)
2 direct routes · 46–68 min · first bus 15:30, last bus 15:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hempstead (Gillingham) as of 07:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 659 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~46 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Grammar Schools (o/s) | Hickory Dell (adj) | Chatham |
| 632 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~68 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Jacksons Fields (Stop G) | Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Stop A) | Chatham & Rainham |
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 659 bus or 632 bus timetable.
Fares from Rochester to Hempstead
- £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 Rochester to Hempstead?
2 routes run directly from Rochester to Hempstead: the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 632 (Arriva Kent and Surrey). The most frequent is the 659, once each weekday — board at Grammar Schools (o/s) and get off at Hickory Dell (adj), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rochester to Hempstead?
Between 46 minutes on the 659 and 68 on the 632, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chatham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rochester to Hempstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:30 and the last around 15:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rochester to Hempstead?
An adult single from Rochester to Hempstead is £4.70 on the 659 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), from Grammar Schools (o/s) to Hickory Dell (adj). 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.