Southeastern Delay Repay — Chatham to London Bridge commuters
Chatham is the largest and busiest station in the Medway towns, with frequent services to London Bridge and Victoria. The journey to London Bridge takes around 50–58 minutes. As a major interchange for Gillingham and Faversham services, Chatham can see cascading delays — and most commuters never claim the Delay Repay money they are owed.
Journey time
≈ 54 min
Peak frequency
Every 15 minutes in peak hours
Annual season
£4,180
How much can you claim on Chatham delays?
Southeastern operates Delay Repay 15 — delays of 15 minutes or more at your destination qualify. Compensation is calculated on your daily journey rate (Annual season ÷ 464). These are estimates; the train company decides the final eligible amount.
| Delay | Compensation rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 15–29 min | 25% | of daily journey rate |
| 30–59 min | 50% | of daily journey rate |
| 60–119 min | 100% | of daily journey rate |
| 120+ min | 200% | of daily journey rate |
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Rail Repay monitors your Chatham–London Bridge route. When a qualifying Southeastern delay is detected, we email you before you even get home.
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28-day claim window: Southeastern requires claims within 28 days of the delay. Rail Repay sends the same-day alert so you claim while your window is wide open — not on day 27.
Chatham Delay Repay — frequently asked questions
How long is the Chatham to London Bridge journey?+−
Fast services take approximately 50–55 minutes. Some services run to Victoria rather than London Bridge — Delay Repay applies to whichever destination is on your ticket.
How much can I claim on a Chatham annual season ticket?+−
For a £4,180 annual season ticket, the daily rate is approximately £9.01 (÷464). A 15–29 minute delay pays ≈ £2.25; 30–59 minutes pays ≈ £4.50; 60–119 minutes pays ≈ £9.01; 120+ minutes pays ≈ £18.02.
My Chatham train runs to Victoria, not London Bridge — is it covered?+−
Rail Repay currently monitors services into London Bridge and Charing Cross. Victoria-bound services from Chatham are planned for a future phase. If your season ticket is routed via London Bridge or Charing Cross, select that destination when setting up your route.
How often do Chatham services qualify for Delay Repay?+−
The Medway corridor experiences regular delays due to fleet issues, congestion at London Bridge, and knock-on effects from other Southeastern services. Rail Repay tracks every qualifying delay automatically so you never have to check manually.
More questions? See the full Delay Repay FAQ or read the legal basis and official sources.
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Get free alerts for Chatham →This page is informational and is not legal advice. Compensation amounts shown are estimates based on Southeastern's published Delay Repay 15 bands. Claims must be submitted within 28 days. The train company decides the final eligible amount. Legal basis and sources.