The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Bearsted
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Bearsted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Bearsted will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham for Bearsted 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 13 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.


Live departures
Gillingham to Bearsted train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Bearsted trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:14 Gillingham | 2h06 | 05:20 Bearsted | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Gillingham to Bearsted by train
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
19 Nov
20 Nov
21 Nov
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Bearsted
Take a train from Gillingham to Bearsted and enjoy the approximately 13 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:08.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 23:08 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Gillingham to Bearsted trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Bearsted. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
FAQs: Gillingham to Bearsted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Bearsted 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 Bearsted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Bearsted
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday 07:40 - 15:10 Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- 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: Platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall Only available when staff present
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- 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: Towards Ashford: Bus stop in Ware Street, outside the station car park. Towards Maidstone: Bus stop in Ware Street, opposite the station car park.
Most popular train connections from Gillingham
More options for your journey from Gillingham to Bearsted
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
