Preston to Chatham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Chatham takes 3h 57m 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 57m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £92
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

£64–139

Preston to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 3:14 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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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
10:00 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
5:32 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:59 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 4:00 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:14 AM → 8:00 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:22 AM → 8:40 AM
4h 18m • 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 Tuesday, November 10, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.