The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Chatham
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Chatham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Chatham will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
To travel from Peterborough to Chatham you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Peterborough to Chatham train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Chatham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:23 Peterborough | 3h37 | 07:00 Chatham | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:19 Peterborough | 3h15 | 07:34 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 04:19 Peterborough | 3h15 | 07:34 Chatham | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:53 Peterborough | 3h11 | 08:04 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 04:53 Peterborough | 3h11 | 08:04 Chatham | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Chatham
Trains from Peterborough to Chatham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 04:21 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: LNER, Thameslink from Peterborough to Chatham trainsLNER, Thameslink trains will get you between Peterborough and Chatham from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough to Chatham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Chatham 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 Chatham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Chatham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
- 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
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