The average train between Sydenham and Chatham takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sydenham 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Sydenham and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Sydenham is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Chatham at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sydenham to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Sydenham station and arriving at Chatham station via Bromley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Sydenham to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Penge East station.
Sydenham to Chatham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Sydenham to Chatham train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Sydenham and Chatham is 40.7 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Penge East to Chatham via Bromley South in around 1h 1m.