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Compare train and bus for Gravesend to Gillingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Gillingham:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Gillingham costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.63. The journey takes 22m versus 21m 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 Gravesend to Gillingham
How to get from Gravesend to Gillingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gravesend to Gillingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P851047:44 AM0h21Gravesend station (GRV)8:05 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$111One-way0 transfers
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P851047:44 AM0h21Gravesend station (GRV)8:05 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P851047:44 AM0h21Gravesend station (GRV)8:05 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
P851149:44 AM0h21Gravesend station (GRV)10:05 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$111One-way0 transfers
P851088:44 AM0h21Gravesend station (GRV)9:05 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$111One-way0 transfers
P8533411:14 AM0h21Gravesend station (GRV)11:35 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$111One-way0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Gillingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gravesend station (GRV) and arrive in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Gillingham by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southeastern.
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