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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. 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 bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gillingham costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 vs $31). 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 London to Gillingham
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.
- NX00711:00 PM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMGillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX00711:00 PM1h30London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMGillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P851818:20 PM0h45London St Pancras International (STP)9:05 PMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
W276808:18 PM1h21London Bridge (LBG)9:39 PMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$81One-way0 transfers- C183108:18 AM1h21London Bridge (LBG)9:39 AMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$91One-way0 transfers
- C1030710:48 AM1h21London Bridge (LBG)12:09 PMGillingham (Kent) (GLM)$91One-way0 transfers
- NX00712:30 PM1h40London, Victoria Coach Station2:10 PMGillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre$91One-way0 transfers
- NX0074:30 PM1h40London, Victoria Coach Station6:10 PMGillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre$131One-way0 transfers
- NX0079:30 AM1h35London, Victoria Coach Station11:05 AMGillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Gillingham:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gillingham costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern.
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