Thinking about taking the train from Lincoln to Chatham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 42 minutes to travel the 135 miles (218 km) from Lincoln to Chatham by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to Chatham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Lincoln to Chatham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £28.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chatham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Lincoln and Chatham is 5 hours and 42 minutes, with around 11 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Lincoln to Chatham is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Lincoln to Chatham can start from as little as £28.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Lincoln to Chatham. Travelling from Lincoln to Chatham by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Lincoln to Chatham leaves at 05:14. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Lincoln to Chatham leaves at 23:06. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Lincoln to Chatham cover a distance of around 135 miles (218 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Chatham to Lincoln.
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