The average train between Otford and Chatham takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Otford 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 Otford and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Otford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Chatham at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Otford to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Otford station and arriving at Chatham station via Swanley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Otford to Chatham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Otford station.
Otford to Chatham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Otford to Chatham train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Otford and Chatham is 24.6 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Otford to Chatham via Swanley in around 1h 7m.