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Compare train and bus for London to Chatham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chatham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m 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 Chatham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Chatham
How to get from London to Chatham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Chatham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:48 AM1h17London12:05 PMChatham$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:48 AM1h17London12:05 PMChatham$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 AM0h40London9:00 AMChatham$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:18 AM1h17London9:35 AMChatham$81One-way0 transfers
9:48 AM1h17London11:05 AMChatham$91One-way0 transfers
5:18 PM1h17London6:35 PMChatham$141One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Chatham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Chatham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Chatham station (CTM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chatham by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Chatham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern.
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