The average train between Chatham and Essex takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham to Essex. 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 Chatham and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Chatham to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Chatham to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chatham and Essex is 50.7 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to White Notley via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 17m.