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It takes an average of 10h 44m to travel from Durham to Chatham by train, over a distance of around 251 miles (403 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Durham to Chatham and tickets for this journey start from £72.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 13:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:00 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Chatham | |
| Journey time | From 4h 16m | |
| Distance | 251 miles (403 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £72.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Durham to Chatham in 4 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Durham to Chatham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 44 minutes to travel the 251 miles (403 km) from Durham to Chatham by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train 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. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern 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 Durham to Chatham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £72.70. 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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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.