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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swanscombe to Chatham
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
17 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swanscombe to Chatham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swanscombe to Chatham will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Swanscombe for Chatham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.
20:390h21
Ebbsfleet International21:00Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
21:390h21
Ebbsfleet International22:00Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
22:390h21
Ebbsfleet International23:00Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
23:390h22
Ebbsfleet International00:01Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
20:400h24
Swanscombe21:04Chatham
£131One-way
0 changes
20:390h21
Ebbsfleet International21:00Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
21:390h21
Ebbsfleet International22:00Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
22:390h21
Ebbsfleet International23:00Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
23:390h22
Ebbsfleet International00:01Chatham
£81One-way
0 changes
20:400h24
Swanscombe21:04Chatham
£131One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swanscombe to Chatham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swanscombe to Chatham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 17 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swanscombe to Chatham
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Trains from Swanscombe to Chatham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 03:26 |
Last train 23:48 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Swanscombe to Chatham trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Swanscombe and Chatham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
£13
Thameslink frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
£8
Southeastern frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Swanscombe to Chatham train
FAQs: Travel by train from Swanscombe to Chatham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swanscombe to Chatham.
The train distance from Swanscombe to Chatham is 17 km.
Booking trains from Swanscombe to Chatham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Swanscombe to Chatham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The cheapest way to get from Swanscombe to Chatham is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The train station in Swanscombe that goes to Chatham is Swanscombe station (SWM), and it arrives at Chatham station (CTM).
The train journey from Swanscombe to Chatham covers a distance of 17 km and takes approximately 21m. Trains run 4 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swanscombe to Chatham.
The first train from Swanscombe to Chatham leaves at 3:26.
The last train from Swanscombe to Chatham departs at 23:48.
Trains from Swanscombe to Chatham run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Swanscombe and Chatham. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Thameslink, Southeastern.
Yes, you can take the train from Swanscombe to Chatham.
There is no night train service from Swanscombe to Chatham.
To get from Swanscombe to Chatham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swanscombe and Chatham
Swanscombe
Chatham
The major train station for departures in Swanscombe is Swanscombe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swanscombe for your trip from Swanscombe to Chatham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 12:50 Saturday 08:40 - 15:20 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms. Interchange via main road bridge, cross over to use path on far side of the bridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside ticket office entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Swanscombe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Greenhithe - Outside of the George and Dragon public house. Towards Northfleet - Bus stop opposite Old Church Road.
The major train station for arrivals in Chatham is Chatham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chatham for your journey to Chatham from Swanscombe.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 1 and 2 - Only available up to 8pm.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Chatham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop B in the bus interchange, to the right of the station entrance
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