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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 €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. 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 €22, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Chatham to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 19m faster (57m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly €26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€22 vs €48). 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.
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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.
C100488:10 AM 1h16 Chatham station (CTM) 9:26 AM London Bridge (LBG) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
C100488:10 AM 1h16 Chatham station (CTM) 9:26 AM London Bridge (LBG) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
P853238:28 AM 0h40 Chatham station (CTM) 9:08 AM London St Pancras International (STP) €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C100176:10 AM 1h16 Chatham station (CTM) 7:26 AM London Bridge (LBG) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
P881718:19 AM 1h11 Chatham station (CTM) 9:30 AM London Victoria (VIC) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
P861046:05 AM 0h46 Chatham station (CTM) 6:51 AM London Victoria (VIC) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 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 Southeastern, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink.
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