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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
4
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 $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 4 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) on Tue, Jun 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
1:43 PM2h05Gatwick Airport (GTW)3:48 PMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$331One-way0 transfers- 8:36 AM1h51Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:27 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$431One-way0 transfers
- 12:32 PM1h55Gatwick Airport (GTW)2:27 PMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$431One-way0 transfers
- 6:13 AM2h08Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:21 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$431One-way0 transfers
- 8:36 AM1h51Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:27 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$431One-way0 transfers
- 12:32 PM1h55Gatwick Airport (GTW)2:27 PMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$431One-way0 transfers
- 1:43 PM2h05Gatwick Airport (GTW)3:48 PMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$331One-way0 transfers
- 6:13 AM2h08Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:21 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM):
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.69 (€-18.49). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h05 | 6:48 PM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
| 6:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h08 | 8:21 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)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 16:43. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 4:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink 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.
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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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