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Compare train and bus for Dartford to Gillingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10. The journey takes 39m versus 29m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dartford to Gillingham
How to get from Dartford to Gillingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dartford to Gillingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C10033
9:30 AM 0h39 Dartford station (DFD) 10:09 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C10033
9:30 AM 0h39 Dartford station (DFD) 10:09 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C10033
9:30 AM 0h39 Dartford station (DFD) 10:09 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C10097
9:00 AM 0h39 Dartford station (DFD) 9:39 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers 
P89699 · P851139:26 AM 0h39 Dartford station (DFD) 10:05 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) $18 1 One-way 1 transfer- C10102
8:30 AM 0h39 Dartford station (DFD) 9:09 AM Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Gillingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Gillingham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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