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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 $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Gillingham
Compare the available ways to get from London to Gillingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 $23.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 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.
10:30 PM 1h35 London 12:05 AM Gillingham $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 PM 1h35 London 12:05 AM Gillingham $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:50 PM 1h22 London 12:12 AM Gillingham $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:30 PM 1h35 London 11:05 PM Gillingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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 $23.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 10 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 to go to Gillingham by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Thameslink.
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