700 Bluewater to Chatham via Strood, Rochester
Operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey. First bus 06:35, last bus 22:32. 30 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 700? 17 other bus routes are numbered 700 elsewhere in the UK — see every 700 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:34 | 08:33 | 09:36 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:35 | 16:29 | 17:45 | 19:32 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stop 11) | 07:34 | 08:33 | 09:36 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:35 | 16:29 | 17:45 | 19:32 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Bligh Way Shops (opp) | 07:50 | 08:49 | 09:52 | 10:36 | 11:36 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 13:56 | 14:56 | 15:53 | 16:47 | 18:02 | 19:48 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Canal Road (Stop D) | 08:03 | 09:03 | 10:06 | 10:47 | 11:47 | 12:27 | 13:27 | 14:07 | 15:08 | 16:06 | 17:02 | 18:16 | 19:58 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Star Hill (Stop F) | 08:08 | 09:08 | 10:11 | 10:51 | 11:51 | 12:31 | 13:31 | 14:11 | 15:13 | 16:11 | 17:07 | 18:21 | 20:02 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
| Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) | 08:18 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:38 | 13:38 | 14:18 | 15:21 | 16:21 | 17:16 | 18:29 | 20:07 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
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 700
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. Fares change — check with Arriva Kent and Surrey before you travel.
Tickets on the 700
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 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 Chatham: 5 journeys, first 11:18 towards Bluewater: 5 journeys, first 10:30 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Arriva Kent and Surrey before relying on this.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Chatham: 5 journeys, first 11:18 towards Bluewater: 5 journeys, first 10:30
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Chatham: 5 journeys, first 11:18 towards Bluewater: 5 journeys, first 10:30
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Chatham: 15 journeys, first 07:40 towards Bluewater: 15 journeys, first 06:38
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Chatham: 15 journeys, first 07:40 towards Bluewater: 15 journeys, first 06:38
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Chatham: 5 journeys, first 11:18 towards Bluewater: 5 journeys, first 10:30
Route map
All stops on route 700
700 towards Chatham
All 21 stops
- Bus Station (Stop 11) Bluewater
- Old Watling Street (adj) Strood
- Stangate Road (opp) Earl Estate
- Bligh Way Shops (opp) Earl Estate
- Albatross Avenue (opp) Earl Estate
- Scholars Rise (adj) Earl Estate
- Fulmar Road (opp) Earl Estate
- Columbine Road (adj) Earl Estate
- Elaine Avenue (adj) Earl Estate
- Maple Road Bottom (opp) Earl Estate
- Darnley Arch (E-bound) 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
- Star Hill (Stop F) Rochester
- Jacksons Fields (Stop G) Rochester
- St Bart's Hospital (adj) Chatham
- Railway Station New Cut (SE-bound) Chatham
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) Chatham
700 towards Bluewater
All 23 stops
- Waterfront Bus Station (Stop A5) 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 (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 (adj) Earl Estate
- Stangate Road (adj) Earl Estate
- Old Watling Street (opp) Strood
- Bus Station (Stop 11) Bluewater
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 22 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 31 May 2026 Monday to Sunday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PK0001285/46 · Changes in Kent County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 700 bus?
The first 700 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 700 bus?
The last 700 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 700 bus cost?
Arriva Kent and Surrey's published fares on the 700: child single £1.40 to £2.40. 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 700 bus?
The 700 is operated by Arriva Kent and Surrey.
Is the 700 bus being withdrawn?
Arriva Kent and Surrey has registered the withdrawal of the 700 with the Traffic Commissioner, effective 1 November 2026. A registered withdrawal is the operator's formal notice that it intends to stop running the service; operators do sometimes re-register before that date, and the local transport authority can tender a replacement.
Timetable data from Arriva Kent and Surrey via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PK0001285/46. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.