Doncaster to Chatham by train

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Overview: trains from Doncaster to Chatham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Doncaster 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 05:07 View journey
Last train 22:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 264
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey US$87.42 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 43m
Train operators 9

Travelling by train from Doncaster to Chatham

Ready to travel from Doncaster to Chatham by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Doncaster and Chatham

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$87.42, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Doncaster and Chatham

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 60 trains make this journey of 264 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Doncaster is at 05:07 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:44.

During the weekend, 07:25 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:58 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 17 minutes.

Doncaster to Chatham train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 264 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 42 minutes.

How far in advance Doncaster and Chatham tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Doncaster and Chatham are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Doncaster 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 Doncaster to Chatham

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

The distance between Doncaster and Chatham is 264 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.