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Canterbury East to Chatham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Canterbury East to Chatham, starting from €21.97 and averaging €21.97. The entire journey takes no more than 43 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
20:47 47 minutes, Direct Canterbury East	21:34 Chatham	Find Tickets
21:47 47 minutes, Direct Canterbury East	22:34 Chatham	Find Tickets
22:34 49 minutes, Changes required Canterbury East	23:23 Chatham	Find Tickets
23:19 4 hours 6 minutes, Changes required Canterbury East	03:25 +1 Chatham	Find Tickets
23:19 6 hours 5 minutes, Changes required Canterbury East	05:24 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Canterbury East to Chatham Train Route Details

First train

00:14

Last train

23:19

Departure station

Canterbury East

Arrival station

Chatham

Journey time

43 minutes

Distance

41 km

Price

€21.97*

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Canterbury East to Chatham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Canterbury East to Chatham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Canterbury East to Chatham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Canterbury East to Chatham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Canterbury East to Chatham train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Canterbury East to Chatham Train prices and times

Canterbury East to Chatham Train Route Details