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Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 207 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£47 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM):
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 38m by train vs 2h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) by train or coach
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Why should you book Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Chiltern Railways to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Chiltern Railways to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:21, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 207 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 9:21 |
Last train 19:47 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) trainsAvanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Gillingham (Kent) station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Gillingham (Kent) from Gillingham city centre
Gillingham (Kent) train station facilities and services
Gillingham (Kent) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gillingham (Kent).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Gillingham (Kent).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gillingham (Kent). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gillingham (Kent): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gillingham (Kent): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gillingham (Kent): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms and interchange via lifts. Step free access direct to Platform 3 via side entrance off Railway Street. Stepped access from main entrance via station footbridge, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Most popular train connections from Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most popular trains to and from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most popular train connections to Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)
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