Manchester to Chatham by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Chatham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester 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 05:05 View journey
Last train 23:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 299
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey CA$190.68 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 14m
Train operators 6

Explore Manchester to Chatham by rail

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

Cost of train tickets between Manchester and Chatham

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chatham start at CA$190.68. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Manchester to Chatham is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Manchester to Chatham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Chatham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 39 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:05: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:52: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:25: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:05: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 20 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between Manchester and Chatham

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 19 minutes, covering a total of 299 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Manchester and Chatham?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Manchester to Chatham

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Manchester and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Chatham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Chatham

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester 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 Manchester and Chatham spans 299 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.