First train | 06:54 | |
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Last train | 22:55 | |
Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
Arrival station | Chatham | |
Journey time | From 2h 58m | |
Distance | 61 miles (98 km) | |
Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Southeastern, Thameslink |
If you want to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Chatham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bury St Edmunds to Chatham by train to take around 3 hours 44 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 12 trains per day running on this route, which spans 61 miles (98 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Chatham. You can travel on this route with either Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Chatham are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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