174 Frindsbury to Chatham via Strood, Rochester
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:12, last bus 09:12. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 174? 11 other bus routes are numbered 174 elsewhere in the UK — see every 174 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:12 |
|---|---|
| Cecil Avenue (opp) | 09:12 |
| Cliffe Road Top (N-bound) | 09:15 |
| Strood Fire Station (opp) | 09:18 |
| Salters Cross (E-bound) | 09:20 |
| Sports Centre (opp) | 09:22 |
| Canal Road (Stop D) | 09:26 |
| Railway Station (Stop B) | 09:28 |
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) | 09:35 |
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 174
Nu-Venture publishes singles on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Single · 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, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve 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 174
174 towards Chatham
All 28 stops
- Cecil Avenue (opp) Frindsbury Extra
- Slatin Road (adj) Frindsbury
- Clarendon Drive (adj) Frindsbury
- King Arthur's Drive (adj) Frindsbury
- Cliffe Road Top (N-bound) 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 174 bus?
The first 174 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:12 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 174 bus?
The last 174 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 09:12. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 174 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 174 bus?
The 174 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.