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Compare train for Chatham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chatham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
The journey is about 14m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€13) vs $57 (€47)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chatham to London
How to get from Chatham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chatham to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C227888:10 AM1h16Chatham station (CTM)9:26 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$61One-way0 transfers
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C227888:10 AM1h16Chatham station (CTM)9:26 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P851128:28 AM0h40Chatham station (CTM)9:08 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
C221078:40 AM1h16Chatham station (CTM)9:56 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$61One-way0 transfers
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P852448:10 AM1h15Chatham station (CTM)9:25 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$81One-way1 transfer
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C221078:40 AM1h15Chatham station (CTM)9:55 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$81One-way1 transfer
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chatham and London as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chatham station (CTM) and arrive in London Victoria (VIC).
- Buses mostly depart from Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to London by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern.
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