197 Chatham to Lodge Hill via Upper Upnor, Lower Upnor
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:44, last bus 17:35. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 197? 6 other bus routes are numbered 197 elsewhere in the UK — see every 197 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:44 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 17:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A4) | · | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 17:35 |
| Railway Station (Stop O) | · | 11:05 | 12:35 | 14:05 | 17:41 |
| Post Office (Stop B) | 09:44 | 11:14 | 12:44 | 14:14 | 17:47 |
| The Ship (opp) | 09:46 | 11:16 | 12:46 | 14:16 | 17:49 |
| Upnor Pier Brissenden Close (at) | 10:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:30 | · |
| Lodge Hill Lane (NW-bound) | 10:06 | 11:36 | 13:06 | 14:36 | 18:08 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 197
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: 7 journeys, first 09:30
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Lodge Hill: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Lodge Hill: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Lodge Hill: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Lodge Hill: 6 journeys, first 09:30
Route map
All stops on route 197
197 towards Lodge Hill
All 27 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
- Castle (opp) Upper Upnor
- Galleon Way (adj) Lower Upnor
- Upnor Pier Brissenden Close (at) Lower Upnor
- Kirby Road (adj) Lodge Hill
- Swinton Avenue (adj) Lodge Hill
- Lodge Hill Lane (NW-bound) Lodge Hill
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 197 bus?
The first 197 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:44 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 197 bus?
The last 197 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 197 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 197 bus?
The 197 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.