156 Chatham to Rochester
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:55, last bus 13:56. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 156? 9 other bus routes are numbered 156 elsewhere in the UK — see every 156 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:55 | 11:35 | 13:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop C14) | 09:55 | 11:35 | 13:45 |
| Furrell's Road (Stop E) | 09:59 | 11:39 | 13:49 |
| The Queen Mother Court (opp) | 10:05 | 11:45 | 13:55 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 156
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults.
156 Return · 156 Single
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 April 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Nu-Venture.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Nu-Venture before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 156
156 towards Rochester
All 11 stops
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop C14) Chatham
- Anchorage House (opp) Chatham
- Hospital Lane (adj) Chatham
- Bath Hard Lane (opp) Rochester
- Furrell's Road (Stop E) Rochester
- John Street (S-bound) Rochester
- Watts Avenue (opp) Rochester
- Roebuck Road (N-bound) Rochester
- St Margaret's Church (opp) Rochester
- Ridley Road (adj) Rochester
- The Queen Mother Court (opp) Rochester
156 towards Chatham
All 17 stops
- The Queen Mother Court (opp) Rochester
- Goddings Drive (opp) Borstal
- Cookham Hill (adj) Borstal
- Sunderland Close (adj) Borstal
- Shelley Rise (opp) Rochester
- Applecross Close (opp) Rochester
- Valetta Way (opp) Rochester
- Hathaway Court (adj) Rochester
- Castle Hill (opp) Rochester
- Rochester Guildhall Museum (Stop A) Rochester
- Railway Station (Stop B) Rochester
- Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) Rochester
- Furrell's Road (Stop D) Rochester
- Bath Hard Lane (adj) Rochester
- Hospital Lane (opp) Chatham
- Anchorage House (o/s) Chatham
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop C14) Chatham
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 20 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 27 August 2023 Monday to Saturday, 3 journeys per day Not Bank/National or Public Hol
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Medway).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/133 · Changes in Medway Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 156 bus?
The first 156 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 156 bus?
The last 156 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:56. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 156 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Nu-Venture day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 156 bus?
The 156 is operated by Nu-Venture.
Timetable data from Nu-Venture via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Nu-Venture last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000141/133. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.