The average train between Chatham and Manchester takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Chatham to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chatham to Manchester train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Chatham and Manchester is 299.6 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 16m.