The cheapest and fastest trains from Chatham to Longfield
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
20 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chatham to Longfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chatham to Longfield will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Chatham to Longfield, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
7:490h20Chatham8:09Longfield£101One-way0 changes
7:490h20Chatham8:09Longfield£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Chatham to Longfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chatham to Longfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (18m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern, Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Chatham to Longfield by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chatham to Longfield
Trains from Chatham to Longfield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 15m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Southeastern from Chatham to Longfield trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Chatham and Longfield from £7. 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 Longfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chatham to Longfield 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 Longfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chatham and Longfield
Most Chatham to Longfield trains use the Chatham to Longfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Chatham and Longfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Chatham station do trains to Longfield leave from?
Getting to Chatham from Chatham city centre
Chatham 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
Food and drink options are available at Chatham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chatham.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chatham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chatham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Longfield station do trains from Chatham arrive at?
Getting to Longfield from Longfield city centre
Longfield train station facilities and services
Longfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Longfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Longfield. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Longfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Longfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Longfield: 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 for services to London from platform 1, via ramp from Bramblefield Close, for services away from London , from platform 2 via ramp on Station Road, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machine is located on platform 2, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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