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Outbound fromLondon Waterloo East to Chatham by train
It takes an average of 1h 17m to travel from London Waterloo East to Chatham by train, over a distance of around 28 miles (46 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from London Waterloo East to Chatham and tickets for this journey start from £12 when you book in advance.
| First train | 12:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:55 | |
| Departure station | London Waterloo East | |
| Arrival station | Chatham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 19m | |
| Distance | 28 miles (46 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £12 | |
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Taking the train from London Waterloo East to Chatham in 1 hour 19 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London Waterloo East to Chatham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 17 minutes to travel the 28 miles (46 km) from London Waterloo East to Chatham by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Southeastern for all or at least part of your journey to Chatham.
Book train tickets from London Waterloo East to Chatham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £12.00. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Chatham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Waterloo East to Chatham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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