Bournemouth to Chatham Trains

Bournemouth to Chatham trains

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The average train between Bournemouth and Chatham takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration: 139 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Bridge to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...

3h 32m

£57–111

Bournemouth to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Chatham at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:20 PM → 6:29 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
3:57 PM → 6:56 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
4:20 PM → 7:29 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 8:34 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Chatham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 32m.

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