653 Marsh Road ↔ Huntsmans Corner
Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. First bus 06:55, last bus 15:25. 2 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Marsh Road (opp) | 06:55 |
|---|---|
| St Andrews Park (adj) | 07:01 |
| The White Hart (opp) | 07:06 |
| Charles Drive (o/s 111) | 07:13 |
| Ballard Business Park (opp) | 07:25 |
| Canal Road (Stop D) | 07:34 |
| Grammar Schools (o/s) | 07:51 |
| Primary Academy (o/s) | 07:57 |
| Huntsmans Corner (N-bound) | 08:05 |
Route map
All stops on route 653
653 towards Huntsmans Corner
- Marsh Road (opp) Halling
- The Five Bells (opp) Halling
- Britannia Close (opp) Halling
- Howlsmere Close (adj) Halling
- St Andrews Park (adj) Halling
- Cuxton Marina (opp) North Halling
- Pilgrims Road (adj) North Halling
- St Michael's Church (o/s) Cuxton
- The White Hart (opp) Cuxton
- Scout Hut (adj) Cuxton
- James Road (o/s 26) Cuxton
- Whiteleaves Rise (opp) Cuxton
- Reginald Avenue (opp) Cuxton
- Nine Acres Road (opp) Cuxton
- Charles Drive (o/s 111) Cuxton
- Junior School (opp) Cuxton
- Scout Hut (opp) Cuxton
- Sundridge Hill Bottom (NE-bound) Cuxton
- Ranscombe Farm (adj) Sundridge Hill
- Ballard Business Park (opp) Medway Valley Park
- Poplar Road (adj) Strood
- Darnley Arch (N-bound) Strood
- Hawthorn Road (adj) Strood
- High Street (Stop A) Strood
- Canal Road (Stop D) Strood
- Rochester Guildhall Museum (Stop A) Rochester
- Railway Station (Stop B) Rochester
- Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) Rochester
- East Row (Stop L) Rochester
- Watts Avenue (opp) Rochester
- Longley Road (adj) Rochester
- St Margaret's Cemetery (adj) Rochester
- Priestfields (opp) Rochester
- Warden Road (adj) Rochester
- Grammar Schools (o/s) Rochester
- Hawser Road (opp) Rochester
- Primary Academy (o/s) Warren Wood
- Cloisterham Road (opp) Rochester
- Jiniwin Road (opp) Rochester
- Horsted Way (NE-bound) Rochester
- The Ridgeway (opp) Chatham
- Wallace Road (adj) Chatham
- Huntsmans Corner (N-bound) Chatham
653 towards Marsh Road
- Grammar Schools (o/s) Rochester
- Hawser Road (opp) Rochester
- Primary Academy (o/s) Warren Wood
- Cloisterham Road (opp) Rochester
- Jiniwin Road (opp) Rochester
- Horsted Way (NE-bound) Rochester
- The Ridgeway (opp) Chatham
- Wallace Road (adj) Chatham
- Huntsmans Corner (N-bound) Chatham
- Letchworth Avenue (opp) Chatham
- Chatham Town FC (opp) Chatham
- Cemetery (opp) Chatham
- Gladstone Road (adj) Chatham
- Westmount Avenue (opp) Chatham
- Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) 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 (S-bound) Strood
- Hawthorn Road (opp) Strood
- Poplar Road (opp) Strood
- Ballard Business Park (adj) Medway Valley Park
- Ranscombe Farm (opp) Sundridge Hill
- Pilgrims Way (opp) Sundridge Hill
- Sundridge Hill Bottom (SW-bound) Cuxton
- The White Hart (adj) Cuxton
- Scout Hut (adj) Cuxton
- James Road (o/s 26) Cuxton
- Whiteleaves Rise (opp) Cuxton
- Reginald Avenue (opp) Cuxton
- Nine Acres Road (opp) Cuxton
- Charles Drive (o/s 111) Cuxton
- Junior School (opp) Cuxton
- Scout Hut (opp) Cuxton
- St Michael's Church (opp) Cuxton
- Pilgrims Road (opp) North Halling
- Cuxton Marina (adj) North Halling
- St Andrews Park (opp) Halling
- The Five Bells (adj) Halling
- Britannia Close (adj) Halling
- Howlsmere Close (opp) Halling
- Marsh Road (adj) Halling
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 1 Sept 2026 Operating between Canterbury and Chartham given service number 653 effective from 01 September 2026.
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Jun 2026 Operating between Canterbury and Chartham given service number 653 effective from 07 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 653 bus?
The first 653 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 653 bus?
The last 653 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 653 bus cost?
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 653 bus?
The 653 is operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.