631 Rochester to Earl Estate via Chatham, Strood
Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. Registered as running via Waterfront Bus Station. First bus 15:22, last bus 15:22. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.80 to £4.70 — more.
Wanted a different 631? 7 other bus routes are numbered 631 elsewhere in the UK — see every 631 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:22 |
|---|---|
| Grammar Schools (opp) | 15:22 |
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) | 15:50 |
| Chatham Railway Station (Stop B) | 15:53 |
| Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) | 16:01 |
| Matalan (Stop F) | 16:14 |
| Bligh Way Shops (opp) | 16:25 |
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 631
Adult single £2.80 to £4.70 · Child single £1.40 to £2.40
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.80 | Warden Rd | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.70 | £2.80 | East Row Rochester | ||||||||||||||
| £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Star Hill Bottom | |||||||||||||
| £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | New Road | ||||||||||||
| £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Waterfront Bus Station, Chatham | |||||||||||
| £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.00 | Railway Station, Chatham | ||||||||||
| £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Star Hill | |||||||||
| £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Casino Rooms | ||||||||
| £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Railway Station, Rochester | |||||||
| £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Guildhall, Rochester | ||||||
| £4.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Canal Rd, Strood | |||||
| £4.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Town Centre, Strood | ||||
| £4.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Morrisons, Strood | |||
| £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | – | £4.70 | £3.70 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Railway Arch, Darnley Rd | ||
| £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.80 | Maple Rd / Darnley Rd | |
| £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £4.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.80 | Earl Est |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Grammar Schools, Rochester.
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 631
Arriva Kent and Surrey publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
…and 1 more ticket on this route.
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, 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 631
631 towards Earl Estate
All 29 stops
- Grammar Schools (opp) Rochester
- Breton Road (opp) Rochester
- Warden Road (opp) Rochester
- St Margaret's Cemetery (opp) Rochester
- Watts Avenue (adj) Rochester
- East Row (Stop M) Rochester
- Star Hill (Stop F) Rochester
- Jacksons Fields (Stop G) Rochester
- St Bart's Hospital (adj) Chatham
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) Chatham
- Chatham Railway Station (Stop B) Chatham
- St Bart's Hospital (opp) Chatham
- Jacksons Fields (adj) Rochester
- Star Hill (Stop K) Rochester
- Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) Rochester
- Railway Station (Stop O) Rochester
- Rochester Guildhall Museum (Stop P) Rochester
- Canal Road (Stop E) Strood
- Matalan (Stop F) Strood
- Morrisons (adj) Strood
- Priory Road (NW-bound) Strood
- Darnley Arch (W-bound) Strood
- Maple Road Bottom (adj) Earl Estate
- Elaine Avenue (opp) Earl Estate
- Columbine Road (opp) Earl Estate
- Fulmar Road (adj) Earl Estate
- Scholars Rise (opp) Earl Estate
- Albatross Avenue (adj) Earl Estate
- Bligh Way Shops (opp) Earl Estate
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 23 November 2025 Monday to Friday School Days Only PM only
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0000208/283 · Changes in Medway Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 631 bus?
The first 631 departure on weekdays leaves at 15:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 631 bus?
The last 631 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:22. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 631 bus cost?
Arriva Kent and Surrey's published fares on the 631: adult single £2.80 to £4.70, child single £1.40 to £2.40. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 631 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 631 bus?
The 631 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). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0000208/283. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.