Carlisle to Chatham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Chatham takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 12m
Duration: 331 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...

4h 32m

£84–186

Carlisle to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:48 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 4:30 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:00 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:40 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:00 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:40 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:00 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:40 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:00 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:40 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:00 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:00 AM
6h 5m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:50 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 4:30 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 6:30 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.