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

The cheapest way to get from London to Chatham is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Chatham is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between London and Chatham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Red Lion Square and arriving at Hackney Central / Mare Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Chatham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Liverpool Street and arriving at Hackney Downs. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from London to Chatham?

The distance between London and Chatham is 3 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £7.

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

The train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downs takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Chatham bus from?

London to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Red Lion Square station.

Where do I catch the London to Chatham train from?

London to Chatham train services, operated by London Overground, depart from London Liverpool Street station.

Train or bus from London to Chatham?

The best way to get from London to Chatham is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 35 min.

Where does the London to Chatham bus arrive?

London to Chatham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hackney Central / Mare Street station.

Where does the London to Chatham train arrive?

London to Chatham train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Hackney Downs station.

Can I drive from London to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Chatham is 5 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from London to Chatham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

There are 21878+ hotels available in Chatham.

London to Chatham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downstrain London Liverpool Street - Chingford / ...
7 min
£1–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Hackney Central / Mare Streetbus 38 / ...
35 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Chathamtaxi 5.5 mi
18 min
£40–55
Drive 5.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Chathamcar 5.5 mi
18 min
£2

London to Chatham by train

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Duration: 7 min

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

London Overground operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Hackney Downs every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–7 and the journey takes 7 min. Greater Anglia also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Red Lion Square to Hackney Central / Mare Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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