479 Longfield to New Ash Green via Dartford, Darenth
Operated by Brookline. Registered as running via Bean, Darenth Valley Hospital, Longfield. First bus 07:47, last bus 17:20. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 479? 4 other bus routes are numbered 479 elsewhere in the UK — see every 479 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:47 | 08:30 | 09:22 | 10:58 | 12:30 | 14:05 | 15:30 | 16:37 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy (o/s) | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:30 | · |
| Bus Station (Stop 6) | · | · | 09:22 | 10:58 | 12:30 | 14:05 | · | 16:37 |
| Foxwood Road (adj) | · | · | 09:30 | 11:05 | 12:37 | 14:12 | · | 16:44 |
| Darent Valley Hospital (o/s) | · | · | 09:38 | 11:13 | 12:45 | 14:20 | · | 16:52 |
| Watchgate (adj) | · | · | 09:44 | 11:19 | 12:51 | 14:26 | · | 16:58 |
| Hill Rise (NE-bound) | · | · | · | · | 12:53 | 14:28 | · | · |
| Green Spice (opp) | · | · | 09:46 | 11:21 | 12:55 | 14:30 | · | 17:00 |
| Railway Station (opp) | · | · | 09:51 | 11:26 | 13:00 | 14:35 | 15:33 | 17:05 |
| Cherry Trees (opp) | · | · | 09:56 | 11:31 | 13:05 | 14:40 | 15:38 | 17:10 |
| North Square (at) | 07:47 | 08:30 | 10:02 | 11:37 | 13:11 | 14:46 | 15:44 | 17:16 |
| Redhill Wood (adj) | 07:50 | 08:33 | 10:05 | 11:40 | 13:14 | 14:49 | 15:47 | 17:19 |
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 479
Brookline publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Adult Return · Adult Single · 479 Adult Week · 479 Child Week · Child - Return · Child - Single · Adult Day Thameside Multi-Bus · Child Day Thameside Multi-Bus
…and 10 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Brookline's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 21 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Brookline.
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 Brookline before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 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 towards New Ash Green: 7 journeys, first 08:30 towards Longfield: 7 journeys, first 08:33
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards New Ash Green: 6 journeys, first 08:29 towards Longfield: 6 journeys, first 08:32
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards New Ash Green: 6 journeys, first 08:29 towards Longfield: 6 journeys, first 08:32
Route map
All stops on route 479
479 towards New Ash Green
All 40 stops
- Longfield Academy (o/s) Longfield
- St Marys Way (adj) Longfield
- Church (adj) Longfield
- Bus Station (Stop 6) Bluewater
- Hope Cottages (opp) Bean
- School (adj) Bean
- Bramble Avenue (opp) Bean
- Foxwood Road (adj) Bean
- Hope Cottages (adj) Bean
- Ightham Cottages (opp) Bean
- Darent Valley Hospital (o/s) Dartford
- Lunedale Road (opp) Fleet Estate
- Gore Hill (SW-bound) Fleet Estate
- Gore Farm (adj) Darenth
- Gore Cottages (opp) Darenth
- Watchgate (adj) Darenth
- Hill Rise (NE-bound) Darenth
- Ridgeway (opp) Darenth
- Coller Crescent (adj) Darenth
- Langlands Drive (opp) Darenth
- Village Hall (adj) Darenth
- Primary School (opp) Darenth
- Green Spice (opp) Green Street Green
- Malt House Farm (opp) Green Street Green
- Gill's Road (opp) Green Street Green
- Mile End Green (E-bound) Longfield
- Whitehill Crossroads (SE-bound) Longfield
- Essex Road (opp) Longfield
- Railway Station (opp) Longfield
- Well Field (E-bound) Hartley
- Cherry Trees (opp) Hartley
- St John's Lane (SW-bound) Hartley
- All Saints Church Centre (adj) Hartley
- The Black Lion (adj) Hartley
- Penenden (adj) New Ash Green
- North Square (at) New Ash Green
- Foxbury (adj) New Ash Green
- Lambardes (adj) New Ash Green
- Spring Cross (opp) New Ash Green
- Redhill Wood (adj) New Ash Green
479 towards Longfield
All 45 stops
- Redhill Wood (adj) New Ash Green
- Bowes Wood (adj) New Ash Green
- Westfield (adj) New Ash Green
- Ash Road (adj) New Ash Green
- Turner's Oak Shaw (adj) New Ash Green
- North Square (at) New Ash Green
- Olivers Mill (adj) New Ash Green
- The Black Lion (opp) Hartley
- Chantry Avenue (adj) Hartley
- The Warrens (opp) Hartley
- Post Office (o/s) Hartley
- Green Way (opp) Hartley
- Larks Field (opp) Hartley
- St John's Lane (NE-bound) Hartley
- Cherry Trees (adj) Hartley
- Well Field (W-bound) Hartley
- Railway Station (adj) Longfield
- Essex Road (adj) Longfield
- Church (opp) Longfield
- St Marys Way (opp) Longfield
- Longfield Academy (o/s) Longfield
- Whitehill Crossroads (NW-bound) Longfield
- Mile End Green (W-bound) Longfield
- Gill's Road (adj) Green Street Green
- Malt House Farm (o/s) Green Street Green
- Green Spice (adj) Green Street Green
- Primary School (adj) Darenth
- Village Hall (opp) Darenth
- Court Road (adj) Darenth
- Coller Crescent (opp) Darenth
- Hill Rise (SW-bound) Darenth
- Hill Rise (opp) Darenth
- Watchgate (opp) Darenth
- Gore Cottages (adj) Darenth
- Gore Farm (opp) Darenth
- Gore Hill (NE-bound) Fleet Estate
- Lunedale Road (adj) Fleet Estate
- Darent Valley Hospital (adj) Dartford
- Ightham Cottages (adj) Bean
- Hope Cottages (opp) Bean
- School (adj) Bean
- Bramble Avenue (opp) Bean
- Foxwood Road (adj) Bean
- Hope Cottages (adj) Bean
- Bus Station (Stop 6) Bluewater
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 26 January 2026 To amend Stopping Places.
- New service effective 1 September 2025 Monday to Saturdays. No service Sundays or
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Kent City Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK1072784/9 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 479 bus?
The first 479 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:47 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 479 bus?
The last 479 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 479 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Brookline day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 479 bus?
The 479 is operated by Brookline.
Timetable data from Brookline via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Brookline last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK1072784/9. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.