First train | 08:35 | |
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Last train | 15:35 | |
Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
Arrival station | Chatham | |
Journey time | From 4h 1m | |
Distance | 160 miles (257 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Chatham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 1 minute to travel the 160 miles (257 km) from Cardiff Central to Chatham by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Cardiff Central to Chatham in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 fastest journey time by train from Cardiff Central to Chatham is 4 hours and 1 minute.
No, there are no direct train services from Cardiff Central to Chatham. Travelling from Cardiff Central to Chatham by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Cardiff Central to Chatham leaves at 08:35. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cardiff Central to Chatham leaves at 15:35. 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 Cardiff Central to Chatham cover a distance of around 160 miles (257 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Chatham to Cardiff Central.
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