The average bus between Hastings and Chatham takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Hastings and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at The Eight Bells and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hastings to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Chatham station via The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Hastings to Chatham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from White Rock Gardens station.
Hastings to Chatham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at King Street station.
Book your Hastings to Chatham bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and Arriva UK.
The distance between Hastings and Chatham is 58.3 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Westmount Avenue via The Eight Bells, King Street, and Pudding Lane in around 3h 13m.