The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chatham takes 12h 57m and the fastest bus takes 10h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 55m • 2 changes


12h 35m • 2 changes
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17h 30m • 2 changes


11h 15m • 2 changes


10h 47m • 2 changes


10h 39m • 2 changes


11h 15m • 2 changes


10h 47m • 2 changes


10h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Chatham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Chatham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Chatham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chatham is 424.3 km. The road distance is 513 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 6h 20m.