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Compare train and bus for Gillingham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. 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 train costs an average of $24, while a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gillingham to London
Compare the available ways to get from Gillingham to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to London:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gillingham to London costing on average $32.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 10m by car) and roughly $38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 vs $61). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Gillingham to London
How to get from Gillingham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gillingham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0076:40 PM1h40Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX0076:40 PM1h40Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P853238:24 AM0h44Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)9:08 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
C100488:06 AM1h20Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)9:26 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$131One-way0 transfers
P881718:15 AM1h15Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)9:30 AMLondon Victoria (VIC)$281One-way0 transfers
P853928:10 AM0h50Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)9:00 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$331One-way0 transfers
NX0073:05 PM1h45Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre4:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$121One-way0 transfers
NX0075:05 AM1h15Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre6:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
NX0079:40 AM1h40Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre11:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to London:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gillingham to London costing on average $32.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gillingham and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and arrive in London Victoria (VIC).
- Buses mostly depart from Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink.
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