3A Chatham to Rainham via Gillingham, Twydall
Operated by Nu-Venture. First bus 09:30, last bus 17:15. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 3A? 28 other bus routes are numbered 3A elsewhere in the UK — see every 3A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:56 | 11:45 | 17:15 to Rainham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) | · | 11:45 | 17:15 |
| Dockside Outlet (Stop B) | · | 11:50 | 17:20 |
| Asda (o/s) | 09:56 | 11:56 | 17:26 |
| Victoria Street (Stop B) | 10:01 | 12:01 | 17:31 |
| Elm Road (opp) | 10:05 | 12:05 | 17:35 |
| Shops (Stop B) | 10:13 | 12:13 | 17:42 |
| Danson Way (opp) | 10:17 | 12:17 | 17:46 |
| White Horse (adj) | 10:22 | 12:22 | 17:51 |
| Harwood Road (opp) | 10:28 | 12:28 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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 3A
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 13 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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (5 journeys each way, against 3), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Nu-Venture before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 3A
3A towards Rainham
All 38 stops
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop B11) Chatham
- Fort Amherst Council Offices (adj) Chatham
- Dockyard Main Gate (o/s) Chatham
- St George's Centre (opp) Chatham Maritime
- Western Avenue (NW-bound) Chatham Maritime
- Dockside Outlet (Stop B) Chatham Maritime
- Asda (o/s) Gillingham
- Nasir Mosque (adj) Gillingham
- Burnt Oak Primary School (adj) Gillingham
- Cross Street (adj) Gillingham
- James Street Top (Stop C) Gillingham
- Victoria Street (Stop B) Gillingham
- Springfield Road (adj) Gillingham
- Elm Road (opp) Gillingham
- Castlemaine Avenue (opp) Gillingham
- King Edward Road (adj) Gillingham
- Dial Road (adj) Gillingham
- Hewitt Close (adj) Gillingham
- Plantation Road (adj) Gillingham
- The Hastings Arms (opp) Gillingham
- Featherby Road North (adj) Twydall
- Eastcourt Green (adj) Twydall
- Goudhurst Road (E-bound) Twydall
- Shops (Stop B) Twydall
- Bodiam Close (adj) Twydall
- Begonia Avenue (SE-bound) Twydall
- Hawthorne Avenue (SE-bound) Twydall
- Pump Lane roundabout (before) Twydall
- Truro Close (adj) Twydall
- Ely Close (adj) Twydall
- Danson Way (opp) Twydall
- Roberts Road (opp) Rainham
- Holding Street (adj) Rainham
- White Horse (adj) Rainham
- Mierscourt Road Bottom (opp) Rainham
- Otterham Quay Lane (adj) Rainham
- Leigh Academy (opp) Rainham
- Harwood Road (opp) Rainham
3A towards Chatham
All 37 stops
- Harwood Road (opp) Rainham
- Farnham Close (adj) Rainham
- Taswell Road (o/s 11) Rainham
- William Street (o/s 36) Rainham
- Henry Street (opp) Rainham
- Railway Station (opp) Rainham
- The Cricketers (adj) Rainham
- Roberts Road (adj) Rainham
- Danson Way (adj) Twydall
- Monmouth Close (adj) Twydall
- Truro Close (opp) Twydall
- Beechings Green (adj) Twydall
- Wingham Close (adj) Twydall
- Evangelical Church (Stop C) Twydall
- Goudhurst Road (opp) Twydall
- Eastcourt Green (W-bound) Twydall
- Featherby Road North (opp) Twydall
- The Hastings Arms (adj) Gillingham
- Plantation Road (opp) Gillingham
- Hewitt Close (opp) Gillingham
- King Edward Road (opp) Gillingham
- Castlemaine Avenue (adj) Gillingham
- Elm Road (adj) Gillingham
- Springfield Road (opp) Gillingham
- Railway Station (adj) Gillingham
- King Street (Stop A) Gillingham
- Trinity Road (adj) Gillingham
- Burnt Oak Primary School (opp) Gillingham
- Nasir Mosque (opp) Gillingham
- Gillingham Gate (N-bound) Gillingham
- Asda (o/s) Gillingham
- Dockside Outlet (Stop A) Chatham Maritime
- Western Avenue (SE-bound) Chatham Maritime
- 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 3A bus?
The first 3A 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 3A bus?
The last 3A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3A 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 3A bus?
The 3A 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.