What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Chatham?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Chatham is to bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Chatham?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Chatham is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Chatham via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Chatham via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Chatham?

The distance between Manchester and Chatham is 218 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Chatham without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Chatham?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Manchester to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Chatham bus from?

Manchester to Chatham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Chatham train from?

Manchester to Chatham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Chatham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Chatham is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Manchester to Chatham bus arrive?

Manchester to Chatham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Manchester to Chatham train arrive?

Manchester to Chatham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Chatham is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Manchester to Chatham.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Chatham?

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

There are 1511+ hotels available in Chatham.

Manchester to Chatham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Chatham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h 13m
£41–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Chathambus Michalovce
7h 22m
£14–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
6h 15m
£18–88
Drive 221.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Chathamcar 221.1 mi
4h 23m
£55–79
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
4h 4m
£73–270
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain
5h 42m
£204–480
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain
6h 16m
£66–206
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
5h 17m
£89–245

Manchester to Chatham by train and foot

311Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chatham via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Chatham via Newhall St and Birmingham in around 7h 22m.

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