Southampton to Chatham Trains

Southampton to Chatham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Chatham takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

2h 33m
Duration: 113 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...

2h 35m

£46–94

Southampton to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

11:59 AM → 2:22 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 6:25 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:08 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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