The average train between Bristol and Chatham takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 Bristol and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Chatham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Bristol to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chatham station.
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The distance between Bristol and Chatham is 216.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 8m.