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Compare train and bus for Gravesend to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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The journey is about 15m faster (49m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly $30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 vs $55). 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.
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How to get from Gravesend to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gravesend to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C183327:59 AM0h57Gravesend station (GRV)8:56 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C183327:59 AM0h57Gravesend station (GRV)8:56 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P851128:45 AM0h23Gravesend station (GRV)9:08 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
C227888:29 AM0h57Gravesend station (GRV)9:26 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$81One-way0 transfers
C221078:59 AM0h57Gravesend station (GRV)9:56 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$81One-way0 transfers
P852388:03 AM0h52Gravesend station (GRV)8:55 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)$251One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and London 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 London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to London by train.
- Travel with Redwing Coaches to go to London by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern.
- 0 direct buses per day with Redwing Coaches.
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