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Portsmouth to Chatham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Chatham takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

3h 3m
Duration
110 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 3m
£46–92

Portsmouth to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 41m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Chatham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 109.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chatham via London Waterloo Station, Westminster station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 3m.

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