173 Chatham to Lodge Hill via Chattenden
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 07:07, last bus 15:50. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 173? 11 other bus routes are numbered 173 elsewhere in the UK — see every 173 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:50 |
|---|---|
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) | 15:50 |
| Railway Station (Stop O) | 16:02 |
| The Ship (opp) | 16:15 |
| Lodge Hill Lane (NW-bound) | 16:27 |
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.
Tickets on the 173
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults.
Return · Single
Ticket types come from Nu-Venture's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 22 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 and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Lodge Hill: 2 journeys, first 08:30 towards Chatham: 8 journeys, first 07:19
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Chatham: 6 journeys, first 09:00
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Chatham: 6 journeys, first 09:00
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Chatham: 6 journeys, first 09:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Chatham: 6 journeys, first 09:00
Route map
All stops on route 173
173 towards Lodge Hill
All 25 stops
- 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
- Post Office (Stop B) Strood
- St Mary's Road (opp) Strood
- English Martyrs Church (o/s) Frindsbury Extra
- The Ship (opp) Frindsbury
- Chatsworth Drive (adj) Frindsbury
- Weavering Close (opp) 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
- Primary School (adj) Chattenden
- Kirby Road (adj) Lodge Hill
- Swinton Avenue (adj) Lodge Hill
- Lodge Hill Lane (NW-bound) Lodge Hill
173 towards Chatham
All 38 stops
- Upnor Pier Brissenden Close (at) Lower Upnor
- Kirby Road (adj) Lodge Hill
- Swinton Avenue (adj) Lodge Hill
- Lodge Hill Lane (NW-bound) Lodge Hill
- Lodge Hill Lane (SE-bound) Lodge Hill
- Swinton Avenue (opp) Lodge Hill
- Kirby Road (opp) Lodge Hill
- Primary School (opp) Chattenden
- 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
- Weavering Close (adj) Frindsbury
- Iden Road (adj) Frindsbury
- The Ship (adj) Frindsbury
- English Martyrs Church (opp) Frindsbury Extra
- Station Road (adj) Frindsbury Extra
- St Mary's Road (Stop C) 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
- Star Hill (Stop F) Rochester
- Jacksons Fields (Stop G) Rochester
- St Bart's Hospital (adj) Chatham
- Railway Station New Cut (SE-bound) Chatham
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) Chatham
- Fort Amherst Council Offices (adj) Chatham
- Dockyard Main Gate (o/s) Chatham
- St George's Centre (opp) Chatham Maritime
- Ship and Trades (adj) Chatham Maritime
- Haven Way (adj) St Marys Island
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 173 bus?
The first 173 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:07 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 173 bus?
The last 173 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 173 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 173 bus?
The 173 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. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.