The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) for London Blackfriars (BFR) on Tue, Mar 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 10 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Tue, Mar 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$16 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:06 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 1h27 | 9:33 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 08:40. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 08:06 |
Last train 08:40 |
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Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and London Blackfriars (BFR) from $10 (€8). 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 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to London Blackfriars (BFR)
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 20:30 Saturday 07:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms iva lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: North Bank Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance Northbank side.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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