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Compare train for Derby to Chatham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Chatham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £82, while a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 219 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£82 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 33m by train vs 3h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £82 compared to roughly £45 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Chatham
How to get to Chatham from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Chatham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W70781+
P8513410:082h52Derby station (DBY)13:00Chatham station (CTM)£571One-way1 change
Cheapest
- W70781+P8513410:082h52Derby station (DBY)13:00Chatham station (CTM)£571One-way1 change
Fastest
- W70781+P8513410:082h52Derby station (DBY)13:00Chatham station (CTM)£571One-way1 change
Other options
- C21667+P853338:322h58Derby station (DBY)11:30Chatham station (CTM)£571One-way1 change
- W70775+P851279:082h52Derby station (DBY)12:00Chatham station (CTM)£671One-way1 change
- C21675+P851218:062h54Derby station (DBY)11:00Chatham station (CTM)£931One-way1 change
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FAQs: Derby to Chatham
Travel 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 Derby to Chatham.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Chatham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Chatham station (CTM).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Chatham by train.
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