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The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Gillingham
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
236 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Gillingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Gillingham will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Canterbury for Gillingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:334h44
Canterbury12:17Gillingham
£1151One-way
0 changes
07:334h44
Canterbury12:17Gillingham
£1151One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Canterbury to Gillingham train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:47
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:17 Canterbury | 0h42 | 07:59 Gillingham (kent) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:45 Canterbury | 0h44 | 08:29 Gillingham (kent) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury to Gillingham
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Trains from Canterbury to Gillingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £115 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £115 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 17:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury to Gillingham trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Gillingham from £115. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
£19
Southeastern frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Canterbury to Gillingham train
FAQs: Travel by train from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Gillingham.
The train distance from Canterbury to Gillingham is 236 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Canterbury and Gillingham. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
The train journey from Canterbury to Gillingham covers a distance of 236 km and takes approximately 4h 44m. Trains run 3 per day.
Booking trains from Canterbury to Gillingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Canterbury to Gillingham leaves at 4:48.
The cost of a train ticket from Canterbury to Gillingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £115, while the average price tends to be around £115.
The last train from Canterbury to Gillingham departs at 17:45.
Trains from Canterbury to Gillingham run approximately 3 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Gillingham is by train, costing approximately £115.
There is no night train service from Canterbury to Gillingham.
The train station in Canterbury that goes to Gillingham is Canterbury West (CBW), and it arrives at Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Canterbury to Gillingham.
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury to Gillingham.
To travel from Canterbury to Gillingham, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Gillingham
Canterbury
Gillingham
The major train station for departures in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your trip from Canterbury to Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help 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
Public transport options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help 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
Public transport options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Gillingham is Gillingham (Dorset). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gillingham (Dorset) for your journey to Gillingham from Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details. Step-free access to Platform 1 (most trains in both directions) via level access, or short ramp. Steps to Platform 2 (some trains in both directions) or step-free approximately 100m via barrow crossing with assistance only, when station is staffed.
- Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet opening hours are: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday - 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday - 09:30 - 17:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is located in the ticket office building. The waiting room is heated and seating complies with the Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Gillingham (Dorset)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road, off Le Neubourg Way (B3081)
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