What is the cheapest way to get from Charlton to Chatham?

The cheapest way to get from Charlton to Chatham is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlton to Chatham?

The fastest way to get from Charlton to Chatham is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Charlton and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlton to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from St Luke's Church / Charlton and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Charlton and Chatham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlton and arriving at Chatham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Charlton to Chatham?

The distance between Charlton and Chatham is 25 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Charlton to Chatham without a car?

The best way to get from Charlton to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Charlton to Chatham?

The train from Charlton to Chatham takes 59 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Chatham bus from?

Charlton to Chatham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from St Luke's Church / Charlton station.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Chatham train from?

Charlton to Chatham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Charlton station.

Train or bus from Charlton to Chatham?

The best way to get from Charlton to Chatham is to train which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 486 bus and line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £2 - £40 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Charlton to Chatham bus arrive?

Charlton to Chatham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Friswell Place station.

Where does the Charlton to Chatham train arrive?

Charlton to Chatham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chatham station.

Can I drive from Charlton to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlton to Chatham is 25 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Charlton to Chatham.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlton to Chatham?

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

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Charlton to Chatham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 486 bus, and line 96 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlton to Chatham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Charlton to Chathamtrain St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
59 min
£13–26
Line 486 bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Luke's Church / Charlton to Friswell Placebus 486
2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Stationbus 96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus 700
1h 59m
£3–39
Drive 24.8 mi
1. Drive from Charlton to Chathamcar 24.8 mi
35 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlton to Chathamtaxi 24.8 mi
35 min
£80–100

Charlton to Chatham by train

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Charlton, Greater London, England and Chatham, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Charlton to Chatham hourly. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 59 min. Southeastern also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Luke's Church / Charlton to Railway Station New Cut via Friswell Place, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 1h 59m.

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