Public transport

The majority of bus services in Medway are provided by Arriva Medway Towns, although companies such as ASD Transport, Chalkwell, Kent Top Travel, Nu-Venture and others also provide services in this area.

The operators provide many of the daytime routes without a subsidy and therefore the operator decides the route, timetable and fares. Medway Council does, however, support a number of bus services financially that would not be provided otherwise and is keen to encourage greater use of the bus network overall.

There is an increasing number of super low-floor buses in service, giving easy access for users. However, where people have difficulty in using the main bus network, the Medway Mobility Service offers a link to the main shopping centres.

Bus timetables

Download the latest bus timetables.

For more information on services, please contact the individual operators or Traveline on 0871 200 2233. Calls from BT landlines cost 10pence per minute plus a 6pence set up fee per call. Mobile, business and other providers' charges may vary.
Information on journey planning is also available at www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk or www.transportdirect.info

Bus routes in Medway

Download the map of bus routes in Medway (pdf 7,487KB). To download this map, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this on your computer, please use our advice page. Please note that this map is a large file and may take some time to download for those with slower internet connections.

Medway bus pass

The bus pass allows Medway residents aged 60 years or more and people with disabilities to travel by bus for free, except at morning peak times. From April 2008, this scheme was extended nationally, so that pass holders can travel for free across all of England from 9.30am (9am in Medway and Kent) to 11pm (or the last service in Medway and Kent if later than 11pm), Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on bank holidays.

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