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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chatham to Gravesend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chatham to Gravesend will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 4 trains from Chatham to Gravesend, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.

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Trains from Chatham to Gravesend run on average 12 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 16m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Chatham to Gravesend.
The table below shows live departures for Chatham to Gravesend trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:10 Chatham | 0h20 | 17:30 Gravesend | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 5:40 Chatham | 0h19 | 5:59 Gravesend | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:40 Chatham | 0h19 | 6:59 Gravesend | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:24 Chatham | 0h16 | 7:40 Gravesend | 0 changesdirect | |
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Gravesend is moderate for south-east England: dining and hotels cost less than central London, but rail fares and some accommodation are higher than in smaller UK towns.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chatham to Gravesend 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 Gravesend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chatham to Gravesend trains use the Chatham to Gravesend station pair. Use this guide to compare Chatham and Gravesend train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chatham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chatham.
ATMs are available at Chatham.
Ticket office support is available at Chatham. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chatham: Parking, WC.
Available at Chatham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatham: 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.
Gravesend has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Gravesend.
Ticket office support is available at Gravesend. Information desks are 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.
Available at Gravesend: Parking, WC.
Available at Gravesend: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gravesend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge, 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 on Platform 0 entrance, 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.
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