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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Tonbridge to Chilham
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
52 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
53 m
Trains on 18 Sept
23
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tonbridge to Chilham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tonbridge to Chilham will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 23 trains from Tonbridge to Chilham, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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.
0:200h59Tonbridge1:19Chilham£241One-way0 changes- 8:210h53Tonbridge9:14Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 9:200h52Tonbridge10:12Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 10:170h53Tonbridge11:10Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 11:170h53Tonbridge12:10Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 9:200h52Tonbridge10:12Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 8:210h53Tonbridge9:14Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 10:170h53Tonbridge11:10Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 11:170h53Tonbridge12:10Chilham£241One-way0 changes
- 12:170h53Tonbridge13:10Chilham£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Tonbridge to Chilham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tonbridge to Chilham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (51m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £10 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.
Live departures
Tonbridge to Chilham train times
The table below shows live departures for Tonbridge to Chilham trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:17 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 11:10 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:17 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 12:10 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:17 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 13:10 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:17 Tonbridge | 0h55 | 14:12 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:17 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 15:10 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:17 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 16:10 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:47 Tonbridge | 1h04 | 16:51 Chilham | 1 change | |
| 16:18 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 17:11 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:47 Tonbridge | 1h04 | 17:51 Chilham | 1 change | |
| 17:17 Tonbridge | 0h58 | 18:15 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:48 Tonbridge | 1h00 | 18:48 Chilham | 1 change | |
| 18:20 Tonbridge | 0h54 | 19:14 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:42 Tonbridge | 0h59 | 19:41 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:20 Tonbridge | 0h54 | 20:14 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:17 Tonbridge | 0h55 | 21:12 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:17 Tonbridge | 0h55 | 22:12 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:17 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 23:10 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:17 Tonbridge | 0h55 | 0:12 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 0:20 Tonbridge | 0h59 | 1:19 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:16 Tonbridge | 1h14 | 7:30 Chilham | 1 change | |
| 7:12 Tonbridge | 0h57 | 8:09 Chilham | 1 change | |
| 7:49 Tonbridge | 0h59 | 8:48 Chilham | 1 change | |
| 8:21 Tonbridge | 0h53 | 9:14 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:20 Tonbridge | 0h52 | 10:12 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tonbridge to Chilham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Tonbridge to Chilham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 15:47. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 52m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 15:47 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Southeastern from Tonbridge to Chilham trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Tonbridge and Chilham from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tonbridge to Chilham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tonbridge to Chilham 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 Chilham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tonbridge and Chilham
Most Tonbridge to Chilham trains use the Tonbridge to Chilham station pair. Use this guide to compare Tonbridge and Chilham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Tonbridge station do trains to Chilham leave from?
Getting to Tonbridge from Tonbridge city centre
Tonbridge train station facilities and services
Tonbridge has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tonbridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tonbridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tonbridge. 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 Tonbridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tonbridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tonbridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to the booking hall from Railway Approach Road. Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells, 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 - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Chilham station do trains from Tonbridge arrive at?
Getting to Chilham from Chilham city centre
Chilham train station facilities and services
Chilham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chilham.
Tickets and information
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 Chilham: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chilham: Staff help available: No, 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 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Only step access to platform 1 for services towards London. No step free interchange between platforms. Unstaffed station. Ramp for train access and staff to assist, are on the trains, 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: Yes.
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