The average train between Portsmouth and Chatham takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Chatham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Portsmouth to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Portsmouth to Chatham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Chatham is 130.2 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chatham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 8m.