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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Chatham (CTM)

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41

train journeys
per day

38

miles (62 kms)

1hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Chatham (CTM)

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On a typical weekday there are 41 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Chatham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 41 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Chatham is approximately 38 miles (62 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 35 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Chatham.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Chatham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 55 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Chatham Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:12
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    08:38
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:41
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:13
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    09:38
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:35
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:19
    2 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:35
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:44
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    12:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:07
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:30
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:35
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:44
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    13:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:07
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:35
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:44
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    14:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:07
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:35
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:44
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    15:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:07
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:35
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:44
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    16:00
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:07
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Colchester Town
    Chatham
    Colchester Town to Chatham

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chatham Station

Station name Chatham (CTM)
Address Chatham station, Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 20:00
Saturday 06:20 - 20:00
Sunday 07:10 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Chatham

The travel time between Colchester Town and Chatham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Chatham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 41 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Chatham can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Chatham. owever, there are 41 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Chatham.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Chatham, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.