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The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Large maritime museum at the Historic Dockyard with warships, galleries and dockyard buildings that explain Chatham's naval past.
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Chatham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Chatham will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Chatham you need to make at least 2 changes.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Chatham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 33 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Chatham trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:17 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h28 | 6:45 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:46 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h35 | 7:21 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:13 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h34 | 7:47 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:44 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h32 | 8:16 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:09 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h47 | 8:56 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:17 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h29 | 8:46 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:38 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h46 | 9:24 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:47 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h30 | 9:17 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:20 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h26 | 9:46 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:10 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h46 | 10:56 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 10:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:49 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h33 | 11:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:10 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h46 | 11:56 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 11:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:39 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h43 | 12:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:08 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h35 | 12:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:39 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h43 | 13:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:08 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h35 | 13:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:39 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h43 | 14:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:08 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h35 | 14:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:39 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h43 | 15:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:08 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h35 | 15:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:39 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h43 | 16:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 16:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:49 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 17:13 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:10 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h42 | 17:52 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:18 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h25 | 17:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:40 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h45 | 18:25 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:49 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h27 | 18:16 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:10 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h42 | 18:52 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 18:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:40 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h45 | 19:25 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:49 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h29 | 19:18 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:11 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h45 | 19:56 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 19:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:49 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h33 | 20:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:11 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h45 | 20:56 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 19:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 20:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:49 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h33 | 21:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:10 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h46 | 21:56 Chatham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 21:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:49 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h33 | 22:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:19 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h24 | 22:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:40 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h42 | 23:22 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:05 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h38 | 23:43 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:40 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1h46 | 0:26 Chatham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:05 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 2h03 | 1:08 Chatham | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Chatham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:06, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 4:06 |
Last train 23:05 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Discover the best of Chatham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chatham trip today.
Large maritime museum at the Historic Dockyard with warships, galleries and dockyard buildings that explain Chatham's naval past.
Museum in a former dockyard ropery and foundry complex, showing Royal Engineers history through vehicles, medals and exhibitions.
Small local museum covering Medway life, Chatham's development and Charles Dickens connections through compact changing displays.
Landscaped parkland above Chatham with military heritage, memorials and one of the best open walks for Medway town views.
Historic riverside quarter with cobbled streets, waterside walks and old buildings, popular for a quieter local feel near Chatham.
Modern waterfront area with marina views, promenades and event spaces, offering an easy walk beside the former dockyard basin.
Fresh oysters from the nearby Thames Estuary, prized in Kent for centuries and traditionally eaten raw with lemon.
Kent’s classic loaf made with local flour, milk and hops from the county’s brewing tradition; a regional bakery staple.
A traditional Kent fruit preserve flavoured with cherries and damsons, linked to old orchards around the Medway area.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and seafood in a smart but relaxed setting near the waterfront.
Lively Brazilian venue known for grilled dishes, burgers and cocktails, with a casual atmosphere in Chatham town centre.
Well-known local Indian restaurant offering curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in a comfortable dining room.
Moderate for south-east England. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transport and casual meals stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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.

Most Royal Tunbridge Wells to Chatham trains use the Tunbridge Wells to Chatham station pair. Use this guide to compare Royal Tunbridge Wells and Chatham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tunbridge Wells has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Ticket office support is available at Tunbridge Wells. 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 Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tunbridge Wells: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge, 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: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
High Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
High Brooms has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at High Brooms.
Ticket office support is available at High Brooms. 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 High Brooms: Parking.
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Brooms: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. 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 towards London via the side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms, 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: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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