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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Rainham is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Rainham is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Rainham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Institute Road and arriving at Holding Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Rainham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chatham and arriving at Rainham (Kent). Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Chatham to Rainham?

The distance between Chatham and Rainham is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Rainham without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Chatham to Rainham (Kent) takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Rainham bus from?

Chatham to Rainham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Institute Road station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Rainham train from?

Chatham to Rainham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Rainham?

The best way to get from Chatham to Rainham is to train which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Chatham to Rainham bus arrive?

Chatham to Rainham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Holding Street station.

Where does the Chatham to Rainham train arrive?

Chatham to Rainham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rainham?

There are 1355+ hotels available in Rainham.

Chatham to Rainham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Chatham to Rainham by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chatham to Rainham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
9 min
£2–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Institute Road to Holding Streetbus 132 / ...
19 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chatham to Rainhamtaxi 4.1 mi
8 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chatham to Rainhamwalk 3.8 mi
1h 14m

Chatham to Rainham by train

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Rainham, Medway, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Chatham to Rainham (Kent) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Institute Road to Holding Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 19 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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