197 Chatham ↔ Lodge Hill
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:30, last bus 17:35. 7 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) | 09:30 | · | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 17:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Station (Stop O) | 09:35 | · | 11:05 | 12:35 | 14:05 | 14:05 | 17:41 |
| Post Office (Stop B) | 09:44 | 09:44 | 11:14 | 12:44 | 14:14 | 14:14 | 17:47 |
| The Ship (opp) | 09:46 | 09:46 | 11:16 | 12:46 | 14:16 | 14:16 | 17:49 |
| Upnor Pier Brissenden Close (at) | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 14:30 | · |
| Lodge Hill Lane (NW-bound) | 10:06 | 10:06 | 11:36 | 13:06 | 14:36 | 14:36 | 18:08 |
Route map
All stops on route 197
197 towards Lodge Hill
- 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 09:30 (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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.