653 Halling to Chatham via Strood, Rochester

Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. First bus 06:55, last bus 15:25. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.80 to £4.70 — more.

Next towards Chatham from Marsh Road (opp): tomorrow 06:55

Next towards Halling from Grammar Schools (o/s): 15:25

Wanted a different 653? 8 other bus routes are numbered 653 elsewhere in the UK — see every 653 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Huntsmans Corner · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 06:55
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

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Arriva Kent and Surrey whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 653

Adult single £2.80 to £4.70 · Child single £1.40 to £2.40

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 653

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 653

653 towards Chatham

All 44 stops
  1. Marsh Road (opp) Halling
  2. The Five Bells (opp) Halling
  3. Britannia Close (opp) Halling
  4. Howlsmere Close (adj) Halling
  5. St Andrews Park (adj) Halling
  6. Cuxton Marina (opp) North Halling
  7. Pilgrims Road (adj) North Halling
  8. St Michael's Church (o/s) Cuxton
  9. The White Hart (opp) Cuxton
  10. Scout Hut (adj) Cuxton
  11. James Road (o/s 26) Cuxton
  12. Reginald Avenue (opp) Cuxton
  13. Whiteleaves Rise (opp) Cuxton
  14. Nine Acres Road (opp) Cuxton
  15. Charles Drive (o/s 111) Cuxton
  16. Junior School (opp) Cuxton
  17. Scout Hut (opp) Cuxton
  18. Sundridge Hill Bottom (NE-bound) Cuxton
  19. Pilgrims Way (adj) Sundridge Hill
  20. Ranscombe Farm (adj) Sundridge Hill
  21. Ballard Business Park (opp) Medway Valley Park
  22. Poplar Road (adj) Strood
  23. Hawthorn Road (adj) Strood
  24. Darnley Arch (N-bound) Strood
  25. High Street (Stop A) Strood
  26. Canal Road (Stop D) Strood
  27. Rochester Guildhall Museum (Stop A) Rochester
  28. Railway Station (Stop B) Rochester
  29. Rochester Community Hub (Stop C) Rochester
  30. East Row (Stop L) Rochester
  31. Watts Avenue (opp) Rochester
  32. Longley Road (adj) Rochester
  33. St Margaret's Cemetery (adj) Rochester
  34. Warden Road (adj) Rochester
  35. Priestfields (opp) Rochester
  36. Grammar Schools (o/s) Rochester
  37. Hawser Road (opp) Rochester
  38. Primary Academy (o/s) Warren Wood
  39. Cloisterham Road (opp) Rochester
  40. Jiniwin Road (opp) Rochester
  41. Horsted Way (NE-bound) Rochester
  42. The Ridgeway (opp) Chatham
  43. Wallace Road (adj) Chatham
  44. Huntsmans Corner (N-bound) Chatham

653 towards Halling

All 49 stops
  1. Grammar Schools (o/s) Rochester
  2. Hawser Road (opp) Rochester
  3. Primary Academy (o/s) Warren Wood
  4. Cloisterham Road (opp) Rochester
  5. Jiniwin Road (opp) Rochester
  6. Horsted Way (NE-bound) Rochester
  7. The Ridgeway (opp) Chatham
  8. Wallace Road (adj) Chatham
  9. Huntsmans Corner (N-bound) Chatham
  10. Letchworth Avenue (opp) Chatham
  11. Chatham Town FC (opp) Chatham
  12. Cemetery (opp) Chatham
  13. Gladstone Road (adj) Chatham
  14. Westmount Avenue (opp) Chatham
  15. Chatham Railway Station (Stop A) Chatham
  16. St Bart's Hospital (opp) Chatham
  17. Jacksons Fields (adj) Rochester
  18. Star Hill (Stop K) Rochester
  19. Rochester Community Hub (Stop N) Rochester
  20. Railway Station (Stop O) Rochester
  21. Rochester Guildhall Museum (Stop P) Rochester
  22. Canal Road (Stop E) Strood
  23. Matalan (Stop F) Strood
  24. Morrisons (adj) Strood
  25. Priory Road (NW-bound) Strood
  26. Darnley Arch (S-bound) Strood
  27. Hawthorn Road (opp) Strood
  28. Poplar Road (opp) Strood
  29. Ballard Business Park (adj) Medway Valley Park
  30. Ranscombe Farm (opp) Sundridge Hill
  31. Pilgrims Way (opp) Sundridge Hill
  32. Sundridge Hill Bottom (SW-bound) Cuxton
  33. The White Hart (adj) Cuxton
  34. Scout Hut (adj) Cuxton
  35. James Road (o/s 26) Cuxton
  36. Reginald Avenue (opp) Cuxton
  37. Whiteleaves Rise (opp) Cuxton
  38. Nine Acres Road (opp) Cuxton
  39. Charles Drive (o/s 111) Cuxton
  40. Junior School (opp) Cuxton
  41. Scout Hut (opp) Cuxton
  42. St Michael's Church (opp) Cuxton
  43. Pilgrims Road (opp) North Halling
  44. Cuxton Marina (adj) North Halling
  45. St Andrews Park (opp) Halling
  46. Howlsmere Close (opp) Halling
  47. Britannia Close (adj) Halling
  48. The Five Bells (adj) Halling
  49. Marsh Road (adj) Halling

Towns & areas on this route

ChathamRochesterStroodHallingWarren WoodCuxtonMedway Valley ParkNorth HallingSundridge Hill

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?

Arriva Kent and Surrey's published fares on the 653: 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 653 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 653 bus?

The 653 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.