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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 prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 28 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham to Erith
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gillingham to Erith run on average 5 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
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 £8
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 20:14 |
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 £8
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Gillingham to Erith trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Gillingham and Erith from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
£6
Thameslink frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
£14
Southeastern frequency
23 a day
FAQs: Gillingham to Erith train
FAQs: Travel by train from Gillingham to Erith easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gillingham to Erith.
Erith is a small town, so a day or two is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions and enjoy the scenic views along the River Thames.
The train distance from Gillingham to Erith is 28 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Gillingham and Erith. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
Booking trains from Gillingham to Erith 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 Erith covers a distance of 28 km and takes approximately 1h 11m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham to Erith can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The first train from Gillingham to Erith leaves at 0:05.
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Erith is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The last train from Gillingham to Erith departs at 20:14.
Trains from Gillingham to Erith run approximately 5 times per day.
The train station in Gillingham that goes to Erith is Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), and it arrives at Erith station (ERH).
To get from Gillingham to Erith, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Gillingham to Erith.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gillingham to Erith.
Yes, you can take the train from Gillingham to Erith.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Erith
Gillingham
Erith
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 Erith.
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 Erith is Erith. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Erith for your journey to Erith from Gillingham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:25 Saturday 06:10 - 19:25 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Erith
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Dartford - Bus stop L at West Street and Erith High Street. Towards Plumstead - Bus stop E is Opposite the old library on Walnut Tree Road.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 09:50 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 2 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 . This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Rainham (Essex)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At Bus Stop N at the front of the station.
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