London to Chatham train with Southeastern

Trains from London to Chatham

There are many daily trains from London to Chatham. On average, trains from London to Chatham depart around five times an hour, with a smaller amount of trains departing in the very early morning and late-night hours. All the trains that travel this route are direct trains. The average journey, at its fastest, takes approximately 40min and departs from London St Pancreas. Trains from London to Chatham depart from a couple of different stations. You can travel to Chatham from London St Pancreas, London Victoria, and London Bridge train stations. Two rail providers run this route: Thameslink and Southeastern.

London to Chatham Train Time: Daily Departures

On average, around five trains per hour depart from London to Chatham. The earliest train of the day leaves at around 5:09 a.m. This is the only indirect train of the day, as it has a stop in Dartford. The last train of the day leaves at around 23:25 p.m. It is good to remember that the earliest and latest train times may differ on Sunday’s and bank holidays. From 06:00 a.m onwards, there are at least five trains an hour lasting till 23:00 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from London to Chatham?

The train journey from London to Chatham ranges in time, depending on the train station you depart from in London. The fastest way to get to Chatham from London is to go via London St Pancreas Station. This trip will take approximately 40min. If you take a train from London Victoria Train Station to Chatham, the journey will take around 44min to 1h 1min. The train with the longest travel time is the one that departs from London Bridge Train Station. This trip takes approximately 1h 13min. All trains are direct unless you take the first train of the day.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Chatham?

Departure train station: London St Pancreas, Victoria, and London Bridge, all of these train stations are a part of the London Underground and make travelling around by train very convenient. These train stations also have a great selection of amenities, with London St Pancreas having the largest amount. You will find restaurants, cafés, currency exchange services, waiting rooms, cash machines, ticket services, bathrooms, and disability assistance at this station.

The other two train stations have similar facilities, just not in as large a quantity. London St Pancreas is around 30min away from the city centre, via the London Underground. London Victoria is around 13min away from the city centre, via the London Underground. From London Bridge train station you can reach the city centre in around 16min, via the London Underground.

Arrival train station: Chatham train station is directly located in the city centre. Some of the facilities you can find at this train station are bathrooms, a coffee shop, cash machines, waiting areas, a customer help point, and vending machines. Other nearby transport options include the bus. There is a bus stop located just outside the train station, called the Chatham bus stop. From this bus stop, you can take bus 1, 2, 100, and many more.

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Which train companies travel from London to Chatham?

There are two train companies which travel from London to Chatham. These are Southeastern and Thameslink. The Southeastern trains depart from London Victoria and London St Pancreas train stations. The Thameslink trains depart from London Bridge train station. The fastest train is run by Southeastern and departs from London St Pancreas train station. All trains from London to Chatham are direct, except for the day’s first train, run by Southeastern. This train has one change at Dartford. There are more daily trains run by Southeastern than there are Thameslink.

Southeastern trains from London to Chatham

Southeastern trains that travel from London to Chatham either depart from London St Pancreas or London Victoria train stations. These trains travel directly from London to Chatham, besides the first train of the day. The earliest train requires a change in Dartford before reaching Chatham.

If you are travelling from St Pancreas station, your journey will take approximately 40min. Your journey time from London Victoria station will be between around 42min to 1h 1min. Southeastern trains travel the fastest from London to Chatham. The first train of the day leaves from London Bridge station at around 5:09 a.m. The last train run by Southeastern leaves from London St Pancreas at 23:25 p.m.

Thameslink trains from London to Chatham

Thameslink trains that travel from London to Chatham depart from London Bridge train station. These trains travel directly from London to Chatham. These trains take approximately 1h 13min to reach Chatham. The first train from Thameslink runs at 5:46 a.m from London Bridge station. The last train from Thameslink runs at approximately 23:18 p.m.

Train London to Chatham: Services on Board

There is a great selection of services that you can use on your journey from London to Chatham. Both train providers can help disabled travellers. If you require physical assistance, you can contact your train provider or ask for assistance on the day that you are travelling. As this is only a short train journey, there are no food options available on the trains.

If you are travelling with heavy luggage, there are spaces on the trains to store them. Bringing a bicycle on the train is allowed. However, it does depend on how busy the train is and what type of bicycle you have. If you have a fold-up bicycle, you can take it on the train at any time. Travelling with pets is allowed on these trains. They must be in the correct carrier or on a lead.

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How to find cheap train tickets from London to Chatham?

There are many ways to get cheap train tickets from London to Chatham. One of the best ways to get a cheap ticket is to buy it well in advance. Train tickets always become more expensive closer to the departure date. Try to be flexible with your travel dates, as some days may be cheaper than others. Try to travel during the week and avoid weekends and public holidays, as tickets are often more expensive on these days. Taking a train in the middle of the day is also cheaper. Rush hour trains tend to be more expensive. If you choose to take a train with more stops or takes longer to get to its final destination, these trains will be cheaper.

To Chatham by train—travel tips

Chatham is a popular coastal town with many beautiful beaches to explore. The town is a great holiday destination for the family. Some great family attractions in the area include the Shark Centre and Chatham Lighthouse. If you want to take a trip to the beach, some recommended beaches are Harding Beach, Oyster Pond, Ridgevale Beach, and Chatham Lighthouse Beach.

Some historical attractions you can enjoy in the area are Atwood Museum and Chatham’s Godfrey Windmill. Chatham is also a fantastic area for food. Some recommended restaurants include Cuvee at Chatham Inn, Del Mar Bar & Bistro, Impudent Oyster, and BlueFins Sushi and Sake Bar. Want to try one of the local pubs or bars. Chatham has great options, including Prince of Wales Chatham, Ship & Trades, and Pier Five Kitchen and Bar.