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Compare train for Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £77, while a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 102 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£77 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £20 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 Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG) by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 22:52 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: South Western Railway from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) and Reading station (RDG) from £72. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Reading station (RDG) 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 Reading station (RDG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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