The average train between Chatham and Harwich takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Harwich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Chatham to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Harwich Town station.
Book your Chatham to Harwich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chatham and Harwich is 81.5 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 46m.