172 Chatham Bus Station ↔ Wainscott
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 10:00, last bus 13:00. 5 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 A4) | 10:00 | 11:45 | 13:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Station (Stop O) | 10:05 | 11:50 | 13:05 |
| Canal Road (Stop E) | 10:10 | 11:55 | 13:10 |
| Sports Centre (o/s) | 10:14 | 11:59 | 13:14 |
| Salters Cross (W-bound) | 10:16 | 12:01 | 13:16 |
| Strood Fire Station (adj) | 10:18 | 12:03 | 13:18 |
| Greenfields Close (adj) | 10:21 | 12:06 | 13:21 |
| Liberty Park (adj) | 10:23 | 12:08 | 13:23 |
Route map
All stops on route 172
172 towards Wainscott
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) Chatham
- Anchorage House (opp) Chatham
- Hospital Lane (adj) Chatham
- Bath Hard Lane (opp) Rochester
- Furrell's Road (Stop E) Rochester
- Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) Rochester
- Railway Station (Stop O) Rochester
- Rochester Guildhall Museum (Stop P) Rochester
- Canal Road (Stop E) Strood
- Commercial Road (Stop G) Strood
- Downside (adj) Strood
- Sports Centre (o/s) Strood
- Chapter Road (opp) Earl Estate
- Lancelot Avenue (adj) Earl Estate
- Salters Cross (W-bound) Earl Estate
- Linwood Avenue (opp) Earl Estate
- Burleigh Close (adj) Frindsbury
- Strood Fire Station (adj) Frindsbury
- Harlech Close (adj) Frindsbury
- Farm Hill Avenue (opp) Frindsbury
- Hyperion Drive (opp) Frindsbury
- Lynette Avenue (opp) Frindsbury
- Stonehorse Lane (adj) Frindsbury
- Lower Rochester Road (adj) Frindsbury
- Povey Avenue (opp) Wainscott
- Hollywood Lane Middle (E-bound) Wainscott
- Jarrett Avenue (opp) Wainscott
- Greenfields Close (adj) Wainscott
- Higham Road (adj) Wainscott
- Liberty Park (adj) Wainscott
172 towards Chatham Bus Station
- Liberty Park (opp) Wainscott
- Higham Road (opp) Wainscott
- Greenfields Close (opp) Wainscott
- Jarrett Avenue (adj) Wainscott
- Hollywood Lane Middle (SW-bound) Wainscott
- Cooling Road (adj) Frindsbury
- Lower Rochester Road (opp) Frindsbury
- Stonehorse Lane (opp) Frindsbury
- Lynette Avenue (adj) Frindsbury
- Hyperion Drive (adj) Frindsbury
- Farm Hill Avenue (adj) Frindsbury
- Harlech Close (opp) Frindsbury
- Strood Fire Station (opp) Frindsbury
- Burleigh Close (opp) Frindsbury
- Linwood Avenue (adj) Earl Estate
- Salters Cross (E-bound) Earl Estate
- Lancelot Avenue (opp) Earl Estate
- Chapter Road (adj) Earl Estate
- Sports Centre (opp) Strood
- Downside (opp) Strood
- High Street (Stop A) Strood
- Canal Road (Stop D) Strood
- 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 A4) Chatham
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 172 bus?
The first 172 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 172 bus?
The last 172 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 172 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 172 bus?
The 172 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.