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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Stratford to Chatham. The train trip from Stratford to Chatham is usually about 3 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest VIA Rail Canada train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 91 mi (146 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 0m |
| Lowest price | £22.05 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail Canada |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Stratford to Chatham?
VIA Rail Canada is the one and only train line which connects Stratford to Chatham. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail Canada | 2 | 2h 44m | £22.05 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 2 daily trips between Stratford and Chatham. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Stratford to Chatham tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Stratford at 13:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Stratford twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chatham to Stratford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Stratford?
Main departure station: Stratford VIA Station
There is one train station in Stratford.
All train stations in Stratford:
Stratford VIA Station
Where is the train station in Chatham?
Main arrival station: VIA Station
Chatham has one train station.
Train stations in Chatham:
VIA Station
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