The average train between Colchester and Chatham takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Chatham at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Chatham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Colchester to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Colchester to Chatham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Chatham is 62.4 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Chatham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 41m.
