How to travel from London to Chatham

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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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$17

Average price

Cheapest

$33

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 1m

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30m

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1h 16m

Average total duration

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Chatham is a train with an average price of $17 (€13).
The fastest way to travel from London to Chatham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Chatham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Chatham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Chatham among Omio's users.

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from London to Chatham

How to get from London to Chatham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Chatham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Thameslink
    10:48 AM1h17
    London
    12:05 PMChatham
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Thameslink
    10:48 AM1h17
    London
    12:05 PMChatham
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Southeastern
    8:20 AM0h40
    London
    9:00 AMChatham
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Thameslink
    8:18 AM1h17
    London
    9:35 AMChatham
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Thameslink
    9:48 AM1h17
    London
    11:05 AMChatham
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Thameslink
    5:18 PM1h17
    London
    6:35 PMChatham
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Chatham

Travel to Chatham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Chatham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Chatham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Chatham is a train with an average price of $17 (€13).
The fastest way to travel from London to Chatham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Chatham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 34m.

The distance from London to Chatham is approximately 29 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Chatham is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Chatham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Chatham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Chatham by bus.
  • Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Chatham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Chatham with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from London to Chatham often also extend their vacation to go to London Victoria (VIC), Stratford, London St Pancras International (STP), London Cannon Street (CST), Canterbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chatham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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