The average train between Chatham and Battle takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Chatham to Battle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chatham and Battle. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Battle at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Swanley and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Battle. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Battle station via Swanley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Chatham to Battle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Battle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Battle station.
Book your Chatham to Battle train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Chatham and Battle is 51.4 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Battle via Swanley and Sevenoaks in around 2h 20m.