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Halling ↔ Chatham Bus Times

Arriva UK Bus · 43 stops

Next departures

Marsh Road
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
06:55
Huntsmans Corner 08:02
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services06:55 — 06:55

The 653 bus runs between Halling and Chatham, operated by Arriva UK Bus. This route has 43 stops. Overcast and 16°C expected for the next bus at 06:55. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.

Number 653 Bus Timetable

Stop
Marsh Road06:55
The Five Bells06:55
Britannia Close06:56
Howlsmere Close06:56
St Andrews Park07:01
Cuxton Marina07:02
Pilgrims Road07:03
St Michael's Church07:05
The White Hart07:06
Scout Hut07:07
James Road07:09
Reginald Avenue07:11
Whiteleaves Rise07:13
Nine Acres Road07:13
Charles Drive07:14
Junior School07:15
Scout Hut07:16
Sundridge Hill Bottom07:18
Ranscombe Farm07:20
Ballard Business Park07:25
Poplar Road07:26
Hawthorn Road07:28
Darnley Arch07:29
High Street07:32
Canal Road07:34
Rochester Guildhall Museum07:35
Railway Station07:37
Rochester Community Hub07:38
East Row07:40
Watts Avenue07:41
Longley Road07:42
St Margaret's Cemetery07:44
Warden Road07:45
Priestfields07:46
Grammar Schools07:48
Hawser Road07:50
Primary Academy07:54
Cloisterham Road07:56
Jiniwin Road07:56
Horsted Way07:57
The Ridgeway07:59
Wallace Road08:00
Huntsmans Corner08:02

Inbound

Stop
Grammar Schools15:25
Hawser Road15:26
Primary Academy15:30
Cloisterham Road15:32
Jiniwin Road15:33
Horsted Way15:34
The Ridgeway15:36
Wallace Road15:37
Huntsmans Corner15:40
Letchworth Avenue15:40
Chatham Town FC15:42
Cemetery15:43
Gladstone Road15:45
Westmount Avenue15:47
Chatham Railway Station15:49
St Bart's Hospital15:51
Jacksons Fields15:52
Star Hill15:53
Rochester Community Hub15:55
Railway Station15:57
Rochester Guildhall Museum15:59
Canal Road16:04
Matalan16:05
Morrisons16:06
Priory Road16:07
Darnley Arch16:08
Hawthorn Road16:09
Poplar Road16:10
Ballard Business Park16:12
Ranscombe Farm16:17
Pilgrims Way16:18
Sundridge Hill Bottom16:20
The White Hart16:20
Scout Hut16:21
James Road16:22
Reginald Avenue16:23
Whiteleaves Rise16:24
Nine Acres Road16:24
Charles Drive16:25
Junior School16:26
Scout Hut16:28
St Michael's Church16:29
Pilgrims Road16:30
Cuxton Marina16:31
St Andrews Park16:32
Howlsmere Close16:35
Britannia Close16:35
The Five Bells16:36
Marsh Road16:37

Route Map

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Fares & Tickets

Standard £1.00
Standard £2.20
Ticket Types
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Other routes nearby

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Passes through: HallingNorth HallingCuxtonSundridge HillMedway Valley ParkStroodRochesterWarren WoodChatham
Where does the 653 bus stop?
The 653 serves 43 stops passing through Halling, North Halling, Cuxton, Sundridge Hill, Medway Valley Park, Strood, Rochester, Warren Wood and Chatham. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 653 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 653 runs on weekdays only. Contact Arriva UK Bus directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 653?
People with certain disabilities may be eligible for free bus travel.
Does the 653 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 653. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Arriva UK Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.arrivabus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data

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Valid from 27 Apr 2025 to 20 Mar 2027
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026