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Explore cheap prices from Southampton Central to Chatham

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Southampton Central to Chatham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£52.00

Sat24May

£52.00

Sun25May

£52.00

Mon26May

£52.00

Tue27May

£52.00

Wed28May

£52.00

Thu29May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Southampton Central to Chatham train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southampton Central to Chatham, starting from £52.00 and averaging £68.60. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 41m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:11 Southampton Central	08:23 Chatham	3h 12m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:15 Southampton Central	08:23 Chatham	3h 8m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:30 Southampton Central	08:56 Chatham	3h 26m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:57 Southampton Central	09:00 Chatham	3h 3m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:15 Southampton Central	08:56 Chatham	2h 41m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:30 Southampton Central	09:23 Paris	2h 53m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southampton Central to Chatham train route details

First train

05:11

Last train

23:00

Departure station

Southampton Central

Arrival station

Chatham

Journey time

2h 41m

Distance

91 miles

Price

£52.00*

Train Operators

London Overground, Southeastern, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Chatham

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southampton Central to Chatham can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Southampton Central to Chatham, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

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!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Southampton Central to Chatham train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Southampton Central to Chatham with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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