179 Chatham to Walderslade via Luton, Wayfield
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 10:05, last bus 14:05. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 179? 5 other bus routes are numbered 179 elsewhere in the UK — see every 179 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:05 | 12:05 | 14:05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A2) | 10:05 | 12:05 | 14:05 |
| Churchill Clinic (opp) | 10:17 | 12:17 | 14:17 |
| Village Centre (adj) | 10:26 | 12:26 | 14:26 |
| Podkin Wood (adj) | 10:30 | 12:30 | 14:30 |
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 179
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: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Walderslade: 3 journeys, first 10:05 towards Chatham: 2 journeys, first 10:31
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Walderslade: 3 journeys, first 10:05 towards Chatham: 2 journeys, first 10:31
Route map
All stops on route 179
179 towards Walderslade
All 25 stops
- 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
- Mill Lane (adj) Wayfield
- Street End Road (SW-bound) Wayfield
- Spar (adj) Wayfield
- Churchill Avenue (o/s 109) Wayfield
- Churchill Clinic (opp) Wayfield
- Silverbank (adj) Wayfield
- Burma Way Top (opp) Wayfield
- Poachers Pocket (o/s) Walderslade
- Silverweed Road (S-bound) Weeds Wood
- Weeds Wood Road (E-bound) Weeds Wood
- Weeds Wood Road junction (opp) Walderslade
- Sussex Drive (adj) Walderslade
- Village Centre (adj) Walderslade
- Tunbury Avenue (SE-bound) Walderslade
- Catkin Close (opp) Walderslade
- Oaks Dene (adj) Walderslade
- Podkin Wood (adj) Walderslade
179 towards Chatham
All 31 stops
- 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
- Sussex Drive (opp) Walderslade
- Oaklands School (adj) Walderslade
- Weeds Wood Road (W-bound) Weeds Wood
- Silverweed Road (N-bound) Weeds Wood
- Poachers Pocket (opp) Walderslade
- Burma Way Top (adj) Wayfield
- Malta Avenue (adj) Wayfield
- Silverbank (opp) Wayfield
- Churchill Clinic (adj) Wayfield
- Churchill Avenue (o/s 24) Wayfield
- Spar (opp) Wayfield
- Street End Road (NE-bound) Wayfield
- Mill Lane (opp) Wayfield
- 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
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 179 bus?
The first 179 departure leaves at 10:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 179 bus?
The last 179 leaves its first stop at 14:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 179 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 179 bus?
The 179 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.