Preston to Chatham Trains

Preston to Chatham trains

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The average train between Preston and Chatham takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 59m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...

3h 20m

£79–158

Preston to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:33 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:40 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:40 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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