The average train between Bournemouth and Chatham takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Chatham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Bournemouth to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Bournemouth to Chatham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Chatham is 183.5 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Chatham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 15m.