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How to get fromEssex to Chathamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 46m
    £33–64

  2. Drive 52 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex to Chathamcar car 52 mi
    1h 1m
    £13–19

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    2h 48m
    £24–51

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 21m
    £32–60

  5. Line 170 bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakers Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus bus 700
    4h 34m

Essex to Chatham by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Chatham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakers Lane to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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