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The average train between Southampton and Chatham takes 2h 32m 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.
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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Chatham station via Clapham Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Southampton to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chatham station.
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The distance between Southampton and Chatham is 144.8 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chatham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 2h 20m.
