The average train between Chatham and Swindon takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chatham to Swindon. 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 every 30 minutes between Chatham and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Swindon at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Swindon station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Chatham to Swindon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Swindon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Chatham to Swindon train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chatham and Swindon is 161.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Swindon via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 2h 37m.