What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chatham?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chatham is to line 53 bus and line 96 bus and line 700 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chatham?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chatham is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Lower Marsh and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Woolwich Arsenal Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Chatham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo East and arriving at Chatham. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Chatham?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Chatham is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Chatham without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Chatham?

The train from London Waterloo East to Chatham takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Chatham bus from?

Waterloo Station to Chatham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Lower Marsh station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Chatham train from?

Waterloo Station to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Waterloo East station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Chatham?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Chatham is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Chatham bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Chatham bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Chatham train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chatham station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Chatham is 32 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Chatham.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Chatham?

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Waterloo Station to Chatham - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Chathamtrain London Charing Cross - Gillingham
1h 22m
£16–35
Line 53 bus, line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenalbus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus 96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus 700
3h 21m
£3–5
Drive 31.9 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Chathamcar 31.9 mi
49 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Chathamtaxi 31.9 mi
49 min
£300–360
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
1h 29m
£19–38
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 36m
£16–33

Waterloo Station to Chatham by foot and train

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Distance: 31.9 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Waterloo 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 Station to Railway Station New Cut via Lower Marsh, Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 21m.

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