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How to get fromChatham to Essexby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Essex by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    2h 17m
    £33–66

  2. Drive 52.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chatham to Essexcar car 52.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £13–19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    2h 38m
    £23–51

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    2h 56m
    £32–62

  5. Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    4h 24m

Chatham to Essex by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Chatham to White Notley via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham station to Bakers Lane via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 24m.

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