How to travel from London to Gillingham

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Compare bus and train for London to Gillingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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Driving

$16

Average price

$14

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Cheapest

$32

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 8m

Average total duration

1h 38m

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30m

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1h 17m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Gillingham is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Gillingham:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gillingham costing on average $16 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from London to Gillingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Gillingham including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Gillingham among Omio's users.

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from London to Gillingham

How to get from London to Gillingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Gillingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    10:30 PM1h35
    London
    12:05 AMGillingham
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    10:30 PM1h35
    London
    12:05 AMGillingham
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:30 PM1h35
    London
    12:05 AMGillingham
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    2:00 PM1h40
    London
    3:40 PMGillingham
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    1:00 PM1h40
    London
    2:40 PMGillingham
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Gillingham

Travel to Gillingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Gillingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Gillingham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Gillingham is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Gillingham:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gillingham costing on average $16 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from London to Gillingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

The distance from London to Gillingham is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Gillingham is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Gillingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Gillingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Gillingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Gillingham by bus.
  • Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Gillingham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Gillingham:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from London to Gillingham often also extend their vacation to go to London Victoria (VIC), Stratford, Ilford, Manchester, London St Pancras International (STP). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gillingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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