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Compare train and bus for Luton to Gillingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Gillingham:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Gillingham costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
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How to get from Luton to Gillingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Gillingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:17 AM2h22Luton8:39 AMGillingham$631One-way0 transfers
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6:17 AM2h22Luton8:39 AMGillingham$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:17 AM2h22Luton8:39 AMGillingham$631One-way0 transfers
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