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Compare coach and train for Dartford to Gillingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 180 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£71 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Dartford to Gillingham by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dartford to Gillingham
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Trains from Dartford to Gillingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 17:51. The fastest train covers the 180 km distance in 4h 33m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance 180 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 17:51 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Dartford to Gillingham trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Dartford and Gillingham from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
£17
Thameslink frequency
29 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
£12
Southeastern frequency
21 a day
FAQs: Dartford to Gillingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford to Gillingham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Dartford to Gillingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Dartford to Gillingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £71, while the average price tends to be around £71.
A visit to Gillingham can typically be enjoyed over a weekend, allowing two days to explore its local attractions and surroundings.
The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Gillingham is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The train journey from Dartford to Gillingham covers a distance of 180 km and takes approximately 4h 33m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Dartford to Gillingham is 180 km.
The train station in Dartford that goes to Gillingham is Dartford station (DFD), and it arrives at Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL).
The last train from Dartford to Gillingham departs at 17:51.
The first train from Dartford to Gillingham leaves at 4:48.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dartford and Gillingham. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Thameslink.
Trains from Dartford to Gillingham run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dartford to Gillingham.
There is no night train service from Dartford to Gillingham.
Yes, you can take the train from Dartford to Gillingham.
To get from Dartford to Gillingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
A day trip from Dartford to Gillingham is not feasible as the journey duration is 4h 33m. However, the route is serviced 3 times per day by trains. The distance is 180 km.
The train journey from Dartford to Gillingham passes through urban and suburban areas with glimpses of the Kent countryside, offering limited scenic views.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dartford and Gillingham
Dartford
Gillingham
The major train station for departures in Dartford is Dartford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dartford for your trip from Dartford to Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
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: 2 x in booking hall
- 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: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- 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 Dartford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
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 Dartford.
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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