Chatham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chatham
With a population of 75 509, Chatham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Chatham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Chatham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sultan (17 New Road Avenue) and Ruby Murray bar & grill restaurant (2 Kestrel Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Chatham
How to Get to Chatham
Plane
Although Chatham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 55 km from Chatham. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Train. The train journey from Chatham to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 35m trip. The train station in Chatham is called Chatham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chatham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 47 km from Chatham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chatham takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Chatham
Where to stay in popular areas of Chatham
Most booked hotels in Chatham
Hiring a car in Chatham
Hiring a car in Chatham costs £44 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chatham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Chatham is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.