197X Lodge Hill to Chatham via Chattenden, Lower Upnor
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 16:32, last bus 16:32. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.70 to £3.80 — more.
| Stop | 16:32 |
|---|---|
| Lodge Hill Lane (SE-bound) | 16:32 |
| Upnor Pier Brissenden Close (at) | 16:38 |
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) | 16:53 |
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.
Fares on the 197X
Adult single £1.70 to £3.80 · Adult return £2.30 to £5.10 · Child single £0.90 to £1.90 · Child return £1.40 to £2.55
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.70 | Upnor OUT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | Dockyard Main Gate | ||
| – | – | £1.70 | Fort Amherst / Gun Wharf | |
| £3.80 | £3.30 | £1.70 | £1.70 | CHATHAM Waterfront |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Lodge Hill.
Nu-Venture's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 March 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Nu-Venture before you travel.
Tickets on the 197X
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 9 April 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check 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 197X
197X towards Chatham
All 11 stops
- Lodge Hill Lane (SE-bound) Lodge Hill
- Swinton Avenue (opp) Lodge Hill
- Kirby Road (opp) Lodge Hill
- Primary School (opp) Chattenden
- Galleon Way (adj) Lower Upnor
- Upnor Pier Brissenden Close (at) Lower Upnor
- Castle (adj) Upper Upnor
- St George's Centre (adj) Chatham Maritime
- Dockyard Main Gate (opp) Chatham
- Fort Amherst Council Offices (opp) Chatham
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) Chatham
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 197X bus?
The first 197X departure on weekdays leaves at 16:32 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 197X bus?
The last 197X on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 197X bus cost?
Nu-Venture's published fares on the 197X: adult single £1.70 to £3.80, adult return £2.30 to £5.10, child single £0.90 to £1.90, child return £1.40 to £2.55. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 197X takes part in the England fare cap. 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 197X bus?
The 197X 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.