491 Gravesend to Riverview Park via Denton, Kings Farm
Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. First bus 05:40, last bus 22:33. 85 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £4.10 — more.
Wanted a different 491? 5 other bus routes are numbered 491 elsewhere in the UK — see every 491 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:50 | 06:10 | 06:35 | 06:56 | 07:18 | 07:40 | 08:04 | 08:28 | 08:52 | 09:15 | 09:35 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 10:35 | 10:55 | 11:15 | 11:35 | 11:55 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 12:55 | 13:15 | 13:35 | 13:55 | 14:15 | 14:35 | 14:55 | 15:15 | 15:41 | 16:06 | 16:30 | 16:53 | 17:15 | 17:37 to Cascades | 17:59 to Cascades | 18:20 to Cascades | 18:45 to Cascades | 19:35 to Cascades | 20:15 to Cascades | 20:55 to Cascades | 21:35 to Cascades | 22:15 to Cascades |
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| Barrack Row (Stop D) | 05:50 | 06:10 | 06:35 | 06:56 | 07:18 | 07:40 | 08:04 | 08:28 | 08:52 | 09:15 | 09:35 | 09:55 | 10:15 | 10:35 | 10:55 | 11:15 | 11:35 | 11:55 | 12:15 | 12:35 | 12:55 | 13:15 | 13:35 | 13:55 | 14:15 | 14:35 | 14:55 | 15:15 | 15:41 | 16:06 | 16:30 | 16:53 | 17:15 | 17:37 | 17:59 | 18:20 | 18:45 | 19:35 | 20:15 | 20:55 | 21:35 | 22:15 |
| Church Walk (opp) | 05:55 | 06:15 | 06:40 | 07:01 | 07:23 | 07:46 | 08:10 | 08:34 | 08:58 | 09:21 | 09:41 | 10:01 | 10:21 | 10:41 | 11:01 | 11:21 | 11:41 | 12:01 | 12:21 | 12:41 | 13:01 | 13:21 | 13:41 | 14:01 | 14:21 | 14:41 | 15:01 | 15:23 | 15:49 | 16:14 | 16:37 | 17:00 | 17:22 | 17:44 | 18:06 | 18:27 | 18:52 | 19:40 | 20:20 | 21:00 | 21:40 | 22:20 |
| Cascades (adj) | 06:04 | 06:24 | 06:49 | 07:12 | 07:34 | 07:57 | 08:24 | 08:49 | 09:10 | 09:32 | 09:52 | 10:12 | 10:32 | 10:52 | 11:12 | 11:32 | 11:52 | 12:12 | 12:32 | 12:52 | 13:12 | 13:32 | 13:52 | 14:12 | 14:32 | 14:53 | 15:13 | 15:37 | 16:03 | 16:27 | 16:50 | 17:13 | 17:36 | 17:59 | 18:20 | 18:41 | 19:05 | 19:51 | 20:31 | 21:11 | 21:51 | 22:31 |
| Cascades Leisure Centre (o/s) | 06:04 | 06:24 | 06:49 | 07:13 | 07:35 | 07:58 | 08:25 | 08:50 | 09:11 | 09:33 | 09:53 | 10:13 | 10:33 | 10:53 | 11:13 | 11:33 | 11:53 | 12:13 | 12:33 | 12:53 | 13:13 | 13:33 | 13:53 | 14:13 | 14:33 | 14:54 | 15:14 | 15:38 | 16:04 | 16:28 | 16:51 | 17:14 | 17:37 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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.
Fares on the 491
Adult single £2.00 to £4.10 · Child single £1.70 to £3.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.00 | Town Centre, Gravesend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £3.00 | Milton Ale Shades / Brunswick | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.00 | Lion Garage / Dickens Rd | |||
| £3.00 | – | £3.00 | £2.00 | Admiral Beatty / St Patricks | ||
| £4.10 | £4.10 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.00 | Riverview Park | |
| £4.10 | £4.10 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.00 | Cascades Leisure Centre |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is West Street.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 30 September 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 Arriva Kent and Surrey before you travel.
Tickets on the 491
Arriva Kent and Surrey publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Single · Child Single · Adult Day Thameside Multi-Bus · Child Day Thameside Multi-Bus · Adult Week Thameside Multi-Bus · Child Week Thameside Multi-Bus · Family Day Thameside Multi-Bus · Adult 4 Week Thameside Multi-Bus
…and 6 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 Arriva Kent and Surrey's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva Kent and Surrey.
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 Arriva Kent and Surrey before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Riverview Park: 17 journeys, first 08:15 towards Gravesend: 17 journeys, first 08:41 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Arriva Kent and Surrey before relying on this.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Riverview Park: 17 journeys, first 08:15 towards Gravesend: 17 journeys, first 08:41
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Riverview Park: 17 journeys, first 08:15 towards Gravesend: 17 journeys, first 08:41
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Riverview Park: 42 journeys, first 05:50 towards Gravesend: 43 journeys, first 05:40
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Riverview Park: 42 journeys, first 05:50 towards Gravesend: 43 journeys, first 05:40
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Riverview Park: 17 journeys, first 08:15 towards Gravesend: 17 journeys, first 08:41
Route map
All stops on route 491
491 towards Riverview Park
All 19 stops
- Barrack Row (Stop D) Gravesend
- West Street (E-bound) Gravesend
- Clock Tower Harmer Street (S-bound) Gravesend
- Clock Tower (after) Gravesend
- Albion Road (adj) Milton
- Church Walk (opp) Milton
- Milton Ale Shades (adj) Denton
- Dickens Road (adj) Denton
- Lion Garage (W-bound) Denton
- Lorton Close (adj) Kings Farm
- Hillside Avenue (opp) Kings Farm
- Winchester Crescent (opp) Kings Farm
- St Patrick's Gardens (adj) Kings Farm
- St David's Crescent (opp) Gravesend
- The Rise (opp) Gravesend
- Leander Drive (o/s 80) Riverview Park
- Sapho Park (opp) Riverview Park
- Cascades (adj) Riverview Park
- Cascades Leisure Centre (o/s) Riverview Park
491 towards Gravesend
All 20 stops
- Cascades (adj) Riverview Park
- Cascades Leisure Centre (o/s) Riverview Park
- Imperial Drive (opp) Riverview Park
- Vanessa Walk (opp) Riverview Park
- The Gravesend Boat (opp) Riverview Park
- The Rise (adj) Gravesend
- St David's Crescent (adj) Gravesend
- St Hilda's Way (opp) Kings Farm
- St Patrick's Gardens (opp) Kings Farm
- Winchester Crescent (adj) Kings Farm
- Hillside Avenue (adj) Kings Farm
- Lorton Close (opp) Kings Farm
- Old Road East (E-bound) Denton
- Lion Garage (NW-bound) Denton
- Abbey Road (adj) Denton
- St John's School (o/s) Denton
- Church Walk (adj) Milton
- Albion Road (opp) Milton
- Clock Tower (opp) Gravesend
- Barrack Row (Stop D) Gravesend
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 491 bus?
The first 491 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 491 bus?
The last 491 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 491 bus cost?
Arriva Kent and Surrey's published fares on the 491: adult single £2.00 to £4.10, child single £1.70 to £3.50. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 491 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). Arriva Kent and Surrey day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 491 bus?
The 491 is operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey.
Timetable data from Arriva Kent and Surrey via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.