Portsmouth to Chatham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Chatham takes 3h 6m 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 6m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...

3h 4m

£46–91

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 11:22 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 PM → 9:22 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:20 PM → 10:22 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 10:56 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 11:22 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:47 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:48 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:47 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:47 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:47 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 38m • 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.

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 4m.

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