The average train between Swindon and Chatham takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 every 30 minutes between Swindon and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Chatham station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Swindon to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chatham station.
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The distance between Swindon and Chatham is 161.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 17m.