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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m 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.
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).
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
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How to get from London to Gillingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Gillingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 PM1h35London12:05 AMGillingham$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 PM1h35London12:05 AMGillingham$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 PM1h35London12:05 AMGillingham$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM1h40London3:40 PMGillingham$151One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h40London2:40 PMGillingham$411One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gillingham by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Gillingham by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southeastern.
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