The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) on Tue, Dec 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€36 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) trains for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h31 | 9:27 PM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 9 | |||||
![]() | 5:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h15 | 7:21 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h26 | 9:27 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h08 | 9:27 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 12:28. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 03:43 |
Last train 12:28 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) from $14 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. Step free access direct to Platform 3 via side entrance off Railway Street. Stepped access from main entrance via station footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platforms 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
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