Gillingham to Great Yarmouth train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£48

Average price

£48

Fastest journey

4 h 54 m

Average duration

4 h 54 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

158 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham for Great Yarmouth 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 158 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 54 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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.

Abellio Greater Anglia
07:244h54
Gillingham
12:18Great Yarmouth
£481One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach and train for Gillingham to Great Yarmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 158 km

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£37

Average Price

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4h 57m

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4h 27m

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6h 53m

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6h 23m

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Gillingham to Great Yarmouth train times

The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Great Yarmouth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:08
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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greater_anglia07:24 Gillingham
4h54
12:18 Great Yarmouth0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth

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Trains from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 4h 0m.

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 £22
Distance
158 km
Average train duration
4h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
4h 0m
First train
06:12
Last train
20:17
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 £22

FAQs: Gillingham to Great Yarmouth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
A stay of two to three days in Great Yarmouth is often ideal, allowing you to explore the seaside attractions, enjoy the local museums, and take in the scenic coastal walks.
Booking trains from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth is 158 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £37.
The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The train journey from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth covers a distance of 158 km and takes approximately 4h 0m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train station in Gillingham that goes to Great Yarmouth is Gillingham (Kent) (GLM), and it arrives at Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
The first train from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth leaves at 6:12.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth.
The last train from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth departs at 20:17.
Trains from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth run approximately 6 times per day.
To get from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth.
There is no night train service from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth.
A day trip from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 0m. There are 6 trains per day covering the distance of 158 km.
The train journey from Gillingham to Great Yarmouth offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the picturesque Norfolk countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of the River Yare as you approach Great Yarmouth.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and Great Yarmouth

Gillingham
Great Yarmouth
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 Great Yarmouth.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1/2 and platform 3 only available up to 8pm. (20:00 hrs)
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
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.

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