The average train between Peterborough and Chatham takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Chatham at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Chatham station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Peterborough to Chatham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Chatham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Peterborough to Chatham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Chatham is 143.1 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Chatham via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 43m.