Explore Dartford to Chatham by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Dartford 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 for travel between Dartford and Chatham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £11.57, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Dartford to Chatham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Chatham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 69 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:28: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:58: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:28: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:58: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 18 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Dartford to Chatham

The quickest time by train is 30 minutes, travelling a total distance of 22 kilometres.

When are tickets between Dartford and Chatham available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Dartford and Chatham can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Dartford 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Dartford to Chatham by train?

The train route from Dartford to Chatham covers 22 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Dartford to Chatham cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £11.57. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Dartford to Chatham by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Dartford to Chatham by train?

The fastest journey time is 30 minutes.