London Victoria to Chatham Trains From £9.30*

Step into Chatham’s proud naval heritage with a direct London Victoria to Chatham train with Southeastern, taking you to the vibrant Medway town in just 45 minutes to an hour. Leaving the capital behind, your London Victoria to Chatham train will run through London’s leafy suburbs, past Kent’s fields and woodlands, before arriving at the Medway towns with views of Chatham’s historic dockyards.

Operating an extensive network across London, Kent and East Sussex, Southeastern runs regular trains from Victoria and Charing Cross, along with high-speed services from St Pancras International to key destinations such as Canterbury, Dover, Ashford, Maidstone and Hastings.

Departing from London Victoria

Just a short walk from Westminster and Buckingham Palace, London Victoria is one of the capital’s busiest stations and a key gateway to the South East. Managed by Network Rail, Victoria station is easy to reach from all across the city with excellent transport links, including the Circle, District and Victoria Underground lines, an extensive bus network and nearby Victoria Coach Station.

Served by Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink and the Gatwick Express, London Victoria offers direct trains to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Dover, Ramsgate, East Grinstead and more. 

Main stops

Choose between a fast train calling at just Bromley South and historic Rochester or the more scenic route, which will see your London Victoria to Chatham wend its way through leafy suburbs and Kent villages, also stopping at Denmark Hill, St Mary Cray, Swanley, Farningham Road, Longfield, Meopham and Sole Street before reaching Chatham.

Arriving at Chatham

Just a ten-minute walk from the town centre, Chatham station is a key stop on the Chatham Main Line, served by both Southeastern and Thameslink.

Managed by Southeastern, Chatham station features a variety of shops and eateries, while taxis and local buses outside the station make onward travel easy and convenient. You’ll also find regular trains departing for London Victoria, London St Pancras International, Dover, Ramsgate and Faversham, as well as local services to all across Kent.

Once a vital naval base, Chatham is now best known for its rich maritime heritage, brought to life at the Historic Dockyard museum, where you can board submarines and warships like HMS Ocelot. The town is also home to the Chatham Naval Memorial, bustling shopping districts, and cultural landmarks such as the Brook Theatre, reinforcing its role as Medway’s retail and cultural hub.

Southeastern train classes

• Standard Class: Enjoy a smooth journey from London Victoria to Chatham in Standard Class with Southeastern with free Wi-Fi and at-seat power sockets so you can stay connected and charged all the way.
• First Class: Southeastern does not offer a First Class service on this London Victoria to Chatham route.

Southeastern train travel advice

Before you board your London Victoria to Chatham train, here’s a quick guide covering everything you need to know before you travel, including luggage, bikes, family travel, pets and accessibility support.

• Luggage: Passengers can bring up to three items onboard Southeastern services free of charge (two larger bags plus one piece of hand luggage). Please use overhead racks and designated storage areas, keeping aisles and doors clear.
• Bicycles: Standard bikes and e-bikes are welcome on off-peak and weekend services, though restrictions apply on some routes during peak times on weekdays. Folding bikes can be brought onboard at any time when folded and stowed as luggage.
• Children: Under-fives travel free of charge, while children aged 5 to 15 enjoy half-price fares. At weekends and during off-peak hours, children can also travel for just £1 return when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Older teens can unlock savings too with a 16-17 Saver railcard, which offers 50% off all rail journeys within the network for a year.
• Pets: Passengers can bring up to two small pets onboard Southeastern services free of charge. Dogs should be kept on a lead, and smaller animals should be transported in secure carriers. Pets are not permitted on seats.
• Passenger Assist: Passengers requiring additional support with luggage, boarding ramps or navigating stations can pre-book Passenger Assist at the time of purchasing their ticket, via the app, or by asking staff at larger stations on the day of travel.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.