169 Chatham ↔ Walderslade
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:31, last bus 17:32. 16 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2) | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:42 | 16:42 | 17:32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverdale Close (opp) | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 15:58 | 16:58 | 17:48 |
| Petrol Station (adj) | · | · | · | · | · | 16:03 | 17:03 | · |
| Village Centre (adj) | 10:26 | 11:26 | 12:26 | 13:26 | 14:26 | · | · | 17:56 |
| Podkin Wood (adj) | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | · | · | 18:00 |
Route map
All stops on route 169
169 towards Walderslade
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2) Chatham
- Upbury Way (adj) Chatham
- Bank Street (opp) Luton
- Castle Road (opp) Luton
- Albany Road (opp) Luton
- Luton Junior School (opp) Luton
- Upper Luton Road (adj) Luton
- Hen and Chickens (adj) Luton
- Hopewell Drive (opp) Luton
- North Dane Way (S-bound) Lordswood
- Shawstead Road (adj) Lordswood
- Devon Close (opp) Princes Park
- Ventnor Close (opp) Princes Park
- Ryde Close (opp) Princes Park
- Fisher Road (opp) Princes Park
- Coverdale Close (opp) Princes Park
- Mermaid Close (adj) Princes Park
- Monarch Close (adj) Princes Park
- Illustrious Close (adj) Princes Park
- Petrol Station (adj) Princes Park
- Maundene School (opp) Princes Park
- Downland Walk (opp) Walderslade
- Peacock Rise (opp) Walderslade
- Kenwood Avenue (adj) Walderslade
- Princes Avenue (opp 15) Walderslade
- Village Centre (adj) Walderslade
- Tunbury Avenue (SE-bound) Walderslade
- Catkin Close (opp) Walderslade
- Oaks Dene (adj) Walderslade
- Podkin Wood (adj) Walderslade
169 towards Chatham
- Podkin Wood (adj) Walderslade
- Spenlow Drive (opp) Walderslade
- Galena Close (opp) Walderslade
- Celestine Close (opp) Walderslade
- Alexandra Hospital (opp) Walderslade
- Oaks Dene (opp) Walderslade
- Catkin Close (adj) Walderslade
- Tunbury Avenue (NW-bound) Walderslade
- Village Centre (opp) Walderslade
- Princes Avenue (o/s 5) Walderslade
- Kenwood Avenue (opp) Walderslade
- Peacock Rise (adj) Walderslade
- Downland Walk (adj) Walderslade
- Maundene School (adj) Princes Park
- Petrol Station (adj) Princes Park
- Illustrious Close (opp) Princes Park
- Resolution Close (opp) Princes Park
- Mermaid Close (opp) Princes Park
- Coverdale Close (adj) Princes Park
- Fisher Road (adj) Princes Park
- Ryde Close (adj) Princes Park
- Ventnor Close (adj) Princes Park
- Devon Close (adj) Princes Park
- North Dane Way (N-bound) Lordswood
- Hopewell Drive (adj) Luton
- Hen and Chickens (opp) Luton
- Upper Luton Road (opp) Luton
- Luton Junior School (adj) Luton
- Albany Road (adj) Luton
- Castle Road (adj) Luton
- Bank Street (adj) Luton
- Institute Road (opp) Chatham
- Upbury Way (opp) Chatham
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2) Chatham
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 20 Apr 2026 Operating between Chatham and Walderslade (Alexandra Hospital) given service number 169 / 179 effective from 20 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 169 bus?
The first 169 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:31 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 169 bus?
The last 169 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 169 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 169 bus?
The 169 is operated by Nu-Venture.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.