What is the Preston to Chatham train price?

The lowest price available on this route is £107.60. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When can I start booking my Preston to Chatham train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Preston to Chatham?

The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Preston to Chatham by train

Q: How far is it from Preston to Chatham by train?

The train journey between Preston and Chatham covers 343 kilometres.

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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 £107.60 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 £107.60, 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.