Preston to Chatham by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Chatham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Chatham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:15 View journey
Last train 21:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 343
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey AU$209.19 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 10m
Train operators 6

Explore Preston to Chatham by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Chatham aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Preston to Chatham

Getting from Preston to Chatham by rail typically costs AU$209.19, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Preston to Chatham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Chatham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 24 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:15: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:18: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:58: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:17: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 46 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Preston to Chatham take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 32 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 343 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Preston and Chatham

Tickets for travel between Preston and Chatham can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Preston to Chatham travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Chatham.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Chatham

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Chatham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Preston and Chatham covers 343 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.