The average train between Essex and Chatham takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Chatham at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Chatham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Essex to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Essex to Chatham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Essex and Chatham is 50.7 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Chatham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 46m.