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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 05 May
Cheapest price
£149
Average price
£149
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Cardiff will cost around £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £149.
Fast trains
To travel from Gillingham to Cardiff you need to make at least 3 changes.
5:213h19Gillingham8:40Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes- 5:503h18Gillingham9:08Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 6:203h16Gillingham9:36Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 6:503h19Gillingham10:09Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 7:203h17Gillingham10:37Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 10:243h11Gillingham13:35Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 9:243h13Gillingham12:37Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 6:203h16Gillingham9:36Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 8:243h16Gillingham11:40Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
- 8:543h16Gillingham12:10Cardiff£1491One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gillingham to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 259 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£51 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gillingham to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:21 Gillingham | 3h19 | 8:40 Cardiff | 3 changes | |
| 5:50 Gillingham | 3h18 | 9:08 Cardiff | 3 changes | |
| 6:20 Gillingham | 3h16 | 9:36 Cardiff | 3 changes | |
| 6:50 Gillingham | 3h19 | 10:09 Cardiff | 3 changes | |
| 7:20 Gillingham | 3h17 | 10:37 Cardiff | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Cardiff
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Trains from Gillingham to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 3h 37m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 5:06 |
Last train 21:06 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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 £17
FAQs: Gillingham to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Gillingham to Cardiff covers a distance of 259 km and takes approximately 3h 37m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Gillingham to Cardiff is 259 km.
The first train from Gillingham to Cardiff leaves at 5:06.
The last train from Gillingham to Cardiff departs at 21:06.
Trains from Gillingham to Cardiff run approximately 7 times per day.
To get from Gillingham to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Gillingham to Cardiff.
The train station in Gillingham that goes to Cardiff is Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Gillingham to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gillingham to Cardiff offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the rolling countryside and glimpses of towns and cities along the route, providing a pleasant and varied experience.
A day trip from Gillingham to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 37m. There are 6 trains per day. The distance is 259 km.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Gillingham to Cardiff.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Cardiff
Gillingham
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gillingham (Kent) for your trip from Gillingham to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
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 - 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Gillingham (Kent)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Side entrance to platform 3, on Railway Street.
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
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