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How to get fromWaterloo East Station to Chathamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo East Station to Chatham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Chathamtrain train London Charing Cross - Gillingham
    1h 18m
    £16–35

  2. Bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southwark Station to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus bus N89
    2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Stationbus bus 96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus bus 700
    2h 27m
    £3–81

  3. Drive 31.5 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo East Station to Chathamcar car 31.5 mi
    48 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo East Station to Chathamtaxi taxi 31.5 mi
    48 min
    £290–360

  5. Train via Swanley

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Ashford International / ...
    2. Take the train from Swanley to Chathamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    1h 25m
    £16–33

  6. Train via London Blackfriars

    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Chathamtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    1h 37m
    £16–35

Waterloo East Station to Chatham by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Waterloo East Station, England and Chatham, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Waterloo East to Chatham 5 times a week. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo East Station to Railway Station New Cut via Southwark Station, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 2h 27m.

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