169 Chatham to Walderslade via Lordswood, Princes Park

Operated by Nu-Venture. Registered as running via Luton Road. First bus 09:31, last bus 17:32. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Walderslade from Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2): 10:05, 11:05, 12:05

Next towards Chatham from Podkin Wood (adj): 09:31, 10:31, 11:31

Wanted a different 169? 4 other bus routes are numbered 169 elsewhere in the UK — see every 169 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Walderslade unless marked “to …” · Monday to Friday · 7 journeys
Stop 10:0511:0512:0513:0514:0516:42 to Princes Park17:32
Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2) 10:0511:0512:0513:0514:0516:4217:32
Coverdale Close (opp) 10:1911:1912:1913:1914:1916:5817:48
Petrol Station (adj) ·····17:03·
Village Centre (adj) 10:2611:2612:2613:2614:26·17:56
Podkin Wood (adj) 10:3011:3012:3013:3014:30·18:00

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Nu-Venture whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the 169

Nu-Venture publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and students.

Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single

…and 1 more ticket on this route.

Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 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 169

169 towards Walderslade

All 30 stops
  1. Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2) Chatham
  2. Upbury Way (adj) Chatham
  3. Bank Street (opp) Luton
  4. Castle Road (opp) Luton
  5. Albany Road (opp) Luton
  6. Luton Junior School (opp) Luton
  7. Upper Luton Road (adj) Luton
  8. Hen and Chickens (adj) Luton
  9. Hopewell Drive (opp) Luton
  10. North Dane Way (S-bound) Lordswood
  11. Shawstead Road (adj) Lordswood
  12. Devon Close (opp) Princes Park
  13. Ventnor Close (opp) Princes Park
  14. Ryde Close (opp) Princes Park
  15. Fisher Road (opp) Princes Park
  16. Coverdale Close (opp) Princes Park
  17. Mermaid Close (adj) Princes Park
  18. Monarch Close (adj) Princes Park
  19. Illustrious Close (adj) Princes Park
  20. Petrol Station (adj) Princes Park
  21. Maundene School (opp) Princes Park
  22. Downland Walk (opp) Walderslade
  23. Peacock Rise (opp) Walderslade
  24. Kenwood Avenue (adj) Walderslade
  25. Princes Avenue (opp 15) Walderslade
  26. Village Centre (adj) Walderslade
  27. Tunbury Avenue (SE-bound) Walderslade
  28. Catkin Close (opp) Walderslade
  29. Oaks Dene (adj) Walderslade
  30. Podkin Wood (adj) Walderslade

169 towards Chatham

All 34 stops
  1. Podkin Wood (adj) Walderslade
  2. Spenlow Drive (opp) Walderslade
  3. Galena Close (opp) Walderslade
  4. Celestine Close (opp) Walderslade
  5. Alexandra Hospital (opp) Walderslade
  6. Oaks Dene (opp) Walderslade
  7. Catkin Close (adj) Walderslade
  8. Tunbury Avenue (NW-bound) Walderslade
  9. Village Centre (opp) Walderslade
  10. Princes Avenue (o/s 5) Walderslade
  11. Kenwood Avenue (opp) Walderslade
  12. Peacock Rise (adj) Walderslade
  13. Downland Walk (adj) Walderslade
  14. Maundene School (adj) Princes Park
  15. Petrol Station (adj) Princes Park
  16. Illustrious Close (opp) Princes Park
  17. Resolution Close (opp) Princes Park
  18. Mermaid Close (opp) Princes Park
  19. Coverdale Close (adj) Princes Park
  20. Fisher Road (adj) Princes Park
  21. Ryde Close (adj) Princes Park
  22. Ventnor Close (adj) Princes Park
  23. Devon Close (adj) Princes Park
  24. North Dane Way (N-bound) Lordswood
  25. Hopewell Drive (adj) Luton
  26. Hen and Chickens (opp) Luton
  27. Upper Luton Road (opp) Luton
  28. Luton Junior School (adj) Luton
  29. Albany Road (adj) Luton
  30. Castle Road (adj) Luton
  31. Bank Street (adj) Luton
  32. Institute Road (opp) Chatham
  33. Upbury Way (opp) Chatham
  34. Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2) Chatham

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Medway).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000141/115 · Changes in Medway Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

ChathamWaldersladeLordswoodPrinces ParkLuton

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 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 PK0000141/115. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.