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How to get fromHastings to Chathamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Chathamtrain train
    2h 7m
    £36–72

  2. Line 349 bus, line 5 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from White Rock Gardens to The Eight Bellsbus bus 349
    2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to King Streetbus bus 5
    3h 13m
    £5–9

  3. Train, line 7 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Westmount Avenuebus bus 101
    3h 4m
    £16–31

  4. Drive 40.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hastings to Chathamcar car 40.7 mi
    1h 3m
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Chathamtaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    1h 3m
    £130–160

Hastings to Chatham by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Chatham via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Westmount Avenue via The Eight Bells, King Street, and Pudding Lane in around 3h 13m.

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