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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Gillingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 66, while a train costs an average of L 97.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 97 Average price | L 66 Average price Cheapest | L 52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Gillingham:
A bus is L 31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Gillingham costing on average L 97.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around L 97 compared to roughly L 52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 44. The journey takes 42m versus 42m 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.
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How to get from Canterbury to Gillingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Gillingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:45 PM0h50Canterbury3:35 PMGillinghamL 711One-way0 transfers
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- 2:45 PM0h50Canterbury3:35 PMGillinghamL 711One-way0 transfers
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- 2:45 PM0h50Canterbury3:35 PMGillinghamL 711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Gillingham:
A bus is L 31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Gillingham costing on average L 97.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Gillingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury East (CBE) and arrive in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Gillingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gillingham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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