There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Chatham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 40m£30–101Drive 64.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Chathamcar 64.1 mi
1h 13m£16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
2h 39m£26–71Train via Greenwich
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 16m£26–91Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5h 25m
Colchester to Chatham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chatham is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chatham is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chatham via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Colchester and Chatham is 76 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £29 - £110.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Colchester to Chatham, including transfers.
Colchester to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Chatham is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Chatham, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Chatham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 25m.
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Colchester to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chatham is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Colchester to Chatham.
Book your Colchester to Chatham train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1511+ hotels available in Chatham.


















