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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) for Canterbury East (CBE) 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 39 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
9:210h48Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)10:09Canterbury East (CBE)£51One-way0 changes
- 9:210h48Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)10:09Canterbury East (CBE)£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) trains for today, Saturday 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P13895 | Delayed 11:22 12:01Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 11:58 11:58Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P13896 | On time 13:01 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 13:40 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P74271 | On time 14:01 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 14:40 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P74266 | On time 15:01 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 15:40 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P74261 | On time 16:01 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 16:40 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P74256 | On time 17:01 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 17:40 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P74251 | On time 18:01 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 18:40 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P74246 | On time 19:01 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h39 | 19:40 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 17 May | |||||
| 9:21 Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) | 0h48 | 10:09 Canterbury East (CBE) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE)
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Trains from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 39m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 23:01 |
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Train companies: Southeastern from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Canterbury East (CBE) from £5. 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 (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) to Canterbury East (CBE) 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 Canterbury East (CBE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and Canterbury East (CBE)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 1/2 & 3 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platforms 1/2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
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