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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Erith
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
53 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
55 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Erith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Erith will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
To travel from Gillingham to Erith you need to make at least one change.
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P8679514:360h56Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:32Erith station (ERH)£61One-way1 change- C10047+P8679615:060h56Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:02Erith station (ERH)£61One-way1 change
- C10020+P8931714:060h58Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:04Erith station (ERH)£61One-way1 change
- P85155 · P89862 · P8671715:240h55Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:19Erith station (ERH)£61One-way2 changes
- P85348 · P89856 · P8671114:540h53Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:47Erith station (ERH)£61One-way2 changes
- P85348 · P89856 · P8671114:540h53Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:47Erith station (ERH)£61One-way2 changes
- P85150 · P89849 · P8670814:240h53Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:17Erith station (ERH)£61One-way2 changes
- P85155 · P89862 · P8671715:240h55Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:19Erith station (ERH)£61One-way2 changes
- C10025+P8679514:360h56Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)15:32Erith station (ERH)£61One-way1 change
- C10047+P8679615:060h56Gillingham (Kent) (GLM)16:02Erith station (ERH)£61One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gillingham to Erith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Erith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Erith:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gillingham to Erith costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Erith take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.19. The journey takes 48m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Erith
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gillingham to Erith run on average 8 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 52m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 22:06 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Gillingham to Erith trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Erith from £6. 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 to Erith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Erith 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 Erith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Erith
Most Gillingham to Erith trains use the Gillingham (Kent) to Rainham (Essex) station pair, with some services arriving at Erith. Use this guide to compare Gillingham and Erith train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gillingham station do trains to Erith leave from?
Getting to Gillingham (Kent) from Gillingham city centre
Gillingham (Kent) train station facilities and services
Gillingham (Kent) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gillingham (Kent).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Gillingham (Kent).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gillingham (Kent). Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gillingham (Kent): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gillingham (Kent): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gillingham (Kent): 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.
Which Erith station do trains from Gillingham arrive at?
Getting to Rainham (Essex) from Erith city centre
Rainham (Essex) is 3 km from Erith city centre. Public transport options include:
Rainham (Essex) train station facilities and services
Rainham (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Rainham (Essex).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rainham (Essex). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rainham (Essex): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rainham (Essex): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rainham (Essex): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: If travelling towards London, please use the level crossing. You will need to show a valid ticket for travel, in order for the gate to be opened onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Erith from Erith city centre
Erith train station facilities and services
Erith has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Erith.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Erith. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erith: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Erith: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erith: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step access only to platform 1 for services to London via footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms. However 'circular' services do run from London Cannon Street , then back to London Cannon Street , from Platform 2 via Barnehurst, please check National Rail Enquiries for this journey availability and times, 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: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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