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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chathamtrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    3h 15m
    £79–126

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 44m
    £40–70

  3. Drive  221.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Chathamcar car 221.1 mi
    4h 23m
    £55–79

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train
    4h 3m
    £89–329

  5. Bus, train via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    6h 59m
    £51–88

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain train
    5h 58m
    £219–354

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train
    6h 9m
    £92–266

  8. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain train
    7h 8m
    £74–290

Manchester to Chatham by train and foot

Calendar316Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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 15m.

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