The cheapest and fastest trains from Chatham to Abbey Wood
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chatham to Abbey Wood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chatham to Abbey Wood will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 19 trains that leave Chatham for Abbey Wood every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P85331 · P89933 · P866579:580h55Chatham station (CTM)10:53Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£71One-way2 changes
C10041+
P853309:280h59Chatham station (CTM)10:27Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£71One-way1 change
P85330 · P89923 · P866529:280h55Chatham station (CTM)10:23Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£71One-way2 changes
C10030+
P853319:580h59Chatham station (CTM)10:57Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£71One-way1 change
C100526:400h47Chatham station (CTM)7:27Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£81One-way0 changes
C100526:400h47Chatham station (CTM)7:27Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£81One-way0 changes
C186487:100h47Chatham station (CTM)7:57Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£151One-way0 changes
C100176:100h47Chatham station (CTM)6:57Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£81One-way0 changes
C100218:400h47Chatham station (CTM)9:27Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£81One-way0 changes
C100488:100h47Chatham station (CTM)8:57Abbey Wood Station (ABW)£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chatham to Abbey Wood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chatham to Abbey Wood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 32 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chatham to Abbey Wood train times
The table below shows live departures for Chatham to Abbey Wood trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P86610 | 5:59 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h55 | 6:54 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10017 | 6:10 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 6:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85101 · P86616 | 6:24 Chatham station (CTM) | 1h00 | 7:24 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
C10052 | 6:40 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 7:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85317 · P89884 · P86620 | 6:54 Chatham station (CTM) | 1h00 | 7:54 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
C18648 | 7:10 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 7:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85105 · P89892 · P86628 | 7:24 Chatham station (CTM) | 1h00 | 8:24 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
C18582 | 7:40 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 8:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85111 · P89901 · P86633 | 7:54 Chatham station (CTM) | 1h00 | 8:54 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
C10048 | 8:10 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 8:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85323 · P89908 · P86640 | 8:28 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h55 | 9:23 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
C10021 | 8:40 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 9:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85326 · P89917 · P86644 | 8:58 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h55 | 9:53 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
C10045 | 9:10 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 9:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85330 · P89923 · P86652 | 9:28 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h55 | 10:23 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
P85330+ C10041 | 9:28 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h59 | 10:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
C10041 | 9:40 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h47 | 10:27 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85331 · P89933 · P86657 | 9:58 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h55 | 10:53 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
P85331+ C10030 | 9:58 Chatham station (CTM) | 0h59 | 10:57 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chatham to Abbey Wood
Trains from Chatham to Abbey Wood run on average 8 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 47m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Chatham to Abbey Wood trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Chatham and Abbey Wood from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chatham to Abbey Wood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chatham to Abbey Wood by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Abbey Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chatham and Abbey Wood
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services to London via ramp to car park. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from Railway Street. Step free interchange via road and steep paths is in excess of 250 metres. Step access between platforms available via the booking hall
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 & 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1&2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: acessible toilet platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 1 and 2 - Only available up to 8pm
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop B in the bus interchange, to the right of the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: On the paid side of the barrier within the stations ticket hall. Separate baby change facilities are also available within the ticket hall on the paid side of the barrier
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilet is located on the paid side of the barrier in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Dartford - Bus stop B (outside of the station) Towards Plumstead - Bus stop A (outside of the station)
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